question about fast ribs?

[elninohese]

: question...anyone smoke ribs on kettle around 270 degrees for baby back? how long do you smoke for 3hrs? dry and no wrap?

 

[gmc2003]

I have, sorry I can't remember the time it took. I use the bend test to tell me their done. I think it was closer to 4hrs. However we like FOTB ribs.

Chris

 

[SonnyE]

I don't use a kettle, I use a gas grill, and on low. Low and Slow.
My method is fairly fast, I think.
Usually 2 hours, give or take.
I fire it up and start as soon as it's warmed up. Bones down to start, 7-10 minute turn cycles. (I've been doing 10 minute turn overs lately)
About the 3rd or 4th time I turn my 1/2 racks I start painting (when I see cooked meat). I use my own version of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce I doctor up with my rub and sage honey. I put on nice even layers and cook them on, hence why I say "painting".
It cooks the layers onto the ribs. The sauce has all the goodies in it, the rub, minced garlic, and texture adding stuff like Montreal Steak seasoning.
I cut the rib racks into individual ribs when they are done, mostly determined by feel. The half racks take on a determining stiffness as they become done.
I cut them on the grill and load them into a roasting pan for service. I usually will paint the exposed meat with any remaining sauce as I arrange the ribs in the pan.
That way everybody can pick the bones they want to gnaw, bigger or smaller, and as many as they'd like.
I do ~1/2 rack per person, and always have some for folks to take home for those who'd like.

Our Family and Friends flock to a Ribfest of Grandpa's Ribs. Grandma makes Corn, Brocolli, and Salad.
Afterwords, I usually man the sink and put the dishes in the dishwasher and wash anything else. Let's the girls clear, pack up, and do the table clearing.
I think we are about due one of my Ribfests. :rolleyes::)o_O I've just got that itch...

 

[William89]

Not on a kettle. But on my UDS at 275-285 they take about 3 hours. Wrapped in foil at the hour and a half mark for 30 minutes. Bend test at 3 hour mark and typically are ready to feast. These are baby back by the way. It's been a while since I've done spares but I would say another hour if it were spare ribs

 

[elninohese]

i do the bend test..but taste kind of tough still at 2.5mark...and leathery....basically 275 for 2.5hrs ..no wrap or sauce...do spray them after 1 hour...hmmm...dont like fall off the bone..like to tear..but looking for more softness....

 

[elninohese]

maybe I should wrap them in apple just at the 2mark for 30 mins ? i will experiment this weekend on two racks..

 

[SonnyE]

maybe I should wrap them in apple just at the 2mark for 30 mins ? i will experiment this weekend on two racks..

Cooking is always an experiment to me.
I wanted to do ribs in my Smoker for a change.
I got told in no uncertain terms, "Don't mess with the ribs!" :(
I feel handcuffed to my method now... :confused:

So when I'm batchin it, I get to do 3,2,1, Ribs; and play. o_O

 

[bregent]

I do BB on my pellet smoker at 275 - no wrap - takes about 3 hours.

 

[phatbac]

i do babies at 275-300 on the lang for about 2.25 hours and sauce for about 30 minutes. and they're done. near FOTB 15-20 more minutes and their FOTB add 30-45 minutes for spares.

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)