Pork rib roast

[newbienick]

In my current Ohio stay-at-home state, I dug through the freezer yesterday and found this pork rib roast. Since I have time on my hands, I thought that I would actually post pictures of the process. There is a first time for everything! Hopefully, the pictures turn out ok.

Here is the roast after some trimming:

Savory brine steeping...

Rib roast taking a bath...

I plan on doing an herb/garlic rub on it and smoking to 145F internal. Since I'm working from home, I can roll the smoker during the work day. Any suggestions on smoking wood? I have apple, cherry, hickory, maple and white oak.

More to come tomorrow!

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Any suggestions on smoking wood? I have apple, cherry, hickory, maple and white oak.

I'd be tempted to go with an apple and cherry blend.

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

Cherry pairs excellent with ribs. That’s what I would go with since you didn’t mention pecan.
G

 

[sawhorseray]

I'd go with either of the choices above if I were using my electric smoker, hickory on my offset. RAY

 

[newbienick]

Thanks for the recommendations! I try to locally source wood, and I think that pecan is a southern state thing. I was thinking cherry and a little hickory since this was a savory brine and rub. It seems like I'm not far off base.

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

I’ve used the combo of cherry and hickory for pork ribs on my OKJ and it’s been great.
G

 

[TNJAKE]

Nice start I'll be following.

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

I love pecan for pork, but can't go wrong with cherry.

Watchin'

John

 

[HalfSmoked]

Waiting for a great finish I'm pretty much a apple man.
What's in your brine mixture?

Warren

 

[kruizer]

I would go with cherry and or apple

 

[newbienick]

Waiting for a great finish I'm pretty much a apple man.
What's in your brine mixture?

1 gallon water
1/2 cup Koser salt
~2 tbsp thyme
~2 tbsp rosemary
~1 tbsp garlic powder

 

[HalfSmoked]

Thanks for the recipe.

Warren

 

[newbienick]

Roast after adding fresh garlic, thyme and rosemary.

After a 3 hour smoke...cherry and hickory. George is looking on, hopeful for a treat.

The cut... George wants some!

Grand finale! Pay no attention to the small amount of green beans versus the large pork chop.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Yes sir a fine looking plate there.

Warren

 

[newbienick]

Thanks! It was exactly what I was looking for. Savory flavors and a kiss of smoke. The hickory and cherry was a good combination.

George may have had a few pieces as I was putting leftovers away. He liked it, too!