Can Spare Ribs stall at 140-145?

[Its_Raw]

Just curious as to whether pork spare ribs can stall around 140- to 145-degrees? Had some on the smoker today that barely moved once they hit that range.

 

[texomakid]

One of the few things I cook and don't check the temps very much. I go by meat pulling back and exposing bone and the bend test. 6 hours +/- @ 250 and it's done

 

[Gonna Smoke]

I cook ribs by time and meat pull back, not much meat to put a probe into, anyway...

 

[Fueling Around]

Just curious as to whether pork spare ribs can stall around 140- to 145-degrees? Had some on the smoker today that barely moved once they hit that range.

Yes they can. I don't usually temp monitor ribs, but I have noticed they can get stubborn if your pit temp runs on the lower side.
My thoughts is that's why the wrap method evolved. Trap the moisture and boil in the foil.

 

[JLinza]

Yep, they sure can. And all the guys above are right on point.

 

[mr mac]

Ribs can stall, however, given the thickness of the meat, it usually is short lived. I too do it by pullback on the bone and rough timing. When I think they're ready, I try lifting to see if the bend/crack and call it good.

In the spirit of true transparency, I'll also cut and end an take the chefs cut to verify...like everyone else!

 

[texomakid]

In the spirit of true transparency, I'll also cut and end and take the chefs cut to verify...like everyone else!