Newbie In Bristol, TN

[dossy22]

Just bought my first grill today. I got the Brinkman 810-3810-SB. I couldnt resist the deal i got on it. But ive only ever used gas grills before and I really wanted to start smoking and charcoal/wood grilling. So any and all help would be lovely. I already signed up for the 5 day course. Im going to "cure" my grill tonight I think im going to grill steaks tommorow but bought 2 full rack of bb ribs pre seasoned from the butcher and ive never done ribs i know the 221 thing but any other advice??? I have the kingsford hickory charcoal and hickory wood chips. I cant wait to make these ribs

 

[dossy22]

BTW im wanting to smoke the ribs not grill

 

[hudpony]

There's a number of ways to do the ribs but most importantly, get your heat source consistent.  If I'm doing St Louis style ribs, I'll keep the ribs at about 190 -215 degrees for about 3 1/2 to 4 hours.  Start testing at the 3+ hour mark to see if the rib bone will begin to twist.  Some people like their rib meat to fall off the bone.  I prefer to have the meat remain somehwhat intact where when you take a bite of the rib, you leave a crecent shaped bite mark from the meat, and the rest of the meat remains on the bone.  When I think their done, I'll pull them off and wrap in foil to keep the ribs moist.  If I'm doing a large quantity, I've put a pan of very hot water in the over or warming drawer set at about 150-170 degrees to keep the ribs from drying out.

I usually let my guests sauce their own ribs and I have 3 different versions of sauce - mild/sweet, medium spicy and blazing hot. Mostly a KC style sauce that I find most people prefer.  I like the really spicy version, but I also appreciate other types such as Carolina mustard based sauces and a wep mop Memphis style as well.

Good luck!

Dan

 

[hudpony]

BTW - if you ever get a chance to visit this place in Tennessee, you will NOT be disappointed:

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint – Nolensville, TN

 

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