First time smoker, long time griller

[fizhd]

Greetings,

Well today is the first day smoking on the WSM. I did a dry run a few day ago.  I got the rub on the baby backs and put them in the fridge for an hour. 

Weather today: 44f off and on sprinkle of rain with wind 15 gusting to 30+. Good Times.

Minion method. It took a little bit to get up to temp but has been holding around 220 on the dome thermometer. Sounds good to me.

Ribs have been on for a little over 1.5hrs. Haven't peeked yet. 

I will attempt a couple pics. 

Rub

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• fizhd
• Dec 31, 2016

WSM in the ready

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• fizhd
• Dec 31, 2016

After an hour in the fridge

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• fizhd
• Dec 31, 2016

I added a little more rub before I put them on.

I'll try to add another pic when I open the lid after 2 hours.

Smoke it,

John

 

[sonnyseattle]

Looking good. You've just reminded me that I still have 5 lbs of ribs in the freezer.

 

[fizhd]

Well,

Here they are after 2 hours.

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• fizhd
• Dec 31, 2016

They are back on and wrapped in foil.

John

 

[fizhd]

Unwrapped and back on the WSM. The full rack was pretty tender. The one narrow piece is pulled back quite a bit. I am using the 2-2-1 method.

Fresh out of foil

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• fizhd
• Dec 31, 2016

John

 

[fizhd]

Final product. 

Neighbors are over for dinner and new years. They said the ribs were awesome. My wife and I thought they were great too.

I couldn't be happier. 

Final

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• fizhd
• Dec 31, 2016

Thank to all the info on this forum!

Thanks,

John

 

[wimpy69]

Nice. Congrats on your virgin run. Only gets better from here as you get to know your WSM. Happy New Year.

 

[SmokinAl]

It's always great when your first run is a success!

Congrats!

Al

 

[fizhd]

Thanks all!

Happy New Year!

 

[fizhd]

Brunch!

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• fizhd
• Jan 1, 2017

Enjoy,
John