Rack of Spares on the Offset

[sawhorseray]

Yesterday was a decision to smoke up a rack of spares on the SQ36 or 15 pounds of Canadian bacon on the Pro 100, the spares won out

Started the day moving the SQ36 into a new position away from the patio, got it ready with about three gallons of water in a pan

Made a little log cabin of hickory splits and started them up with my weed torch, I don't use charcoal.

Once that was burning nice I went into the kitchen to get th spares all set, first a little mustard

Then a brand new rub from my Xmas collection

After a hour I had a nice bed of hickory coals and was ready to rock

Had the SQ36 running around 275º, that's it's happy zone. Passed the time out on the patio pound some red & whites and a few Rolling Rocks, every time I added a split I'd do some spritzing wit a ACV-cran-pineapple combo, was going to be a long day

One of the probes on my TP-20 seemed to be crapping out, glad I had a set of spares on hand. At a IT of 196º I was just about there so I slathered on a nice coat of SBR, 20 minutes later it was time to eat! Plated up the end cut ribs with some beans and tater salad, perfect bite and smoke flavor, juicy pork ribs!

Didn't even leave a little scrap for Bob

I cut what was left of the rack of spares in half and vac-sealed them up. I've found the best wat to make leftover ribs is to toss the vac-sealed pack into a big pot of hot water on the stove for an hour, doesn't overcook them. Now for some lox and bagels with a shmear, be firing up the Pro 100 right about kickoff time to smoke up 15 pounds of Canadian bacon that have been brining for six days. So that's my story and I'm sticking to it, thanks for lookin' in, stay safe out there! RAY

 

[daspyknows]

Those look really tasty. Can't wait to see the Canadian bacon.

 

[JLeonard]

Ray this a darn good looking plate! Cant believe you mistreated Bob that way...Didnt even save the poor boy a bite!
Jim

 

[chopsaw]

Ray , that's a great lookin plate . Spares and beans makes a great meal . Woke up to 5 degrees today . Soup and grill cheese tonight .
I like the ribs a couple days later cold out of the fridge . Makes a good breakfast !

 

[tx smoker]

Ray, that's a great looking plate of food but that shot of the ribs all done is breathtaking!! Absolutely amazing looking rack of ribs sir. It may have taken a while but we don't d what we do in hopes of having a quick meal and the end result is worth the time and effort.

This would be me after that meal:

That's actually Bianca after our dinner last night

Robert

 

[xray]

Pretty rack of spares Ray! It looks like you had an enjoyable day tending to the offset. Looking forward to that CB!

 

[chopsaw]

This would be me after that meal:

After trying to match Ray beer for beer cooking ribs

 

[SmokyMose]

Beautiful ribs, Sir!
Man, I miss babysitting the stick burner like that. It'll be a couple of months before I'm able. 1 degree F here when I got up and all the way up to 9 degrees now and it's supposed to get a lot colder....
Bob will get over it ;-)

 

[912smoker]

Beautiful slab and plate Ray. What's you take on the rub ? I have some too but haven't tried it yet.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Those ribs look beautiful Ray!

Ryan

 

[TNJAKE]

Looks spectacular ray. Was gonna smoke a chuck on the offset but we got snow last night and it's in the 20s. Threw it on the pellet instead. Nice work bud

 

[sawhorseray]

Those look really tasty. Can't wait to see the Canadian bacon.

Thanks Daspy, I'm looking forward to Eggs Benedict!

Ray this a darn good looking plate! Cant believe you mistreated Bob that way...Didnt even save the poor boy a bite! Jim

Thanks Jim! Don't you worry about Bob, he gets well taken care of after getting off of our bed when's he's ready to get up. Thanks for the Like Jim, I appreciate it. RAY

Ray , that's a great lookin plate . Spares and beans makes a great meal . Woke up to 5 degrees today . Soup and grill cheese tonight . I like the ribs a couple days later cold out of the fridge . Makes a good breakfast !

Thank you Rich! 5º would be 45º colder than what I woke up to this morning Rich, and I thought that was nippy. Going to be a high of around 76º here all week, I just love it here in AZ! I'll graze on ribs right out of the fridge on occasion, micro zap sometimes too. Thanks you for the Like Rich, I do appreciate it. RAY

Beautiful ribs, Sir! Man, I miss babysitting the stick burner like that. It'll be a couple of months before I'm able. 1 degree F here when I got up and all the way up to 9 degrees now and it's supposed to get a lot colder.... Bob will get over it ;-)

Thanks Mose, probably a fine day to be wearing a Elmer Fudd hat if you're going outside! Thank you for the Like, I do appreciate it. RAY

Ray, that's a great looking plate of food but that shot of the ribs all done is breathtaking!! Absolutely amazing looking rack of ribs sir. It may have taken a while but we don't d what we do in hopes of having a quick meal and the end result is worth the time and effort. This would be me after that meal: That's actually Bianca after our dinner last night Robert

Well thank you Birthday Boy! It did take quite some time for this smoke, about a couple of extra beers to be exact. Who's kidding who, there's nothing in the world cuter than a little spotted dog! Thanks for the Like amigo, I do appreciate it, and hope you have a great day! RAY

 

[sawhorseray]

Pretty rack of spares Ray! It looks like you had an enjoyable day tending to the offset. Looking forward to that CB!

Thank you Joe, there's no such thing as a bad day when tending the fire, just another reason to be thankful for beer! All tidy from the ribs cook and just about ready to get on with the CB, looking forward to Tuesday's Eggs Benedict! Thank you for the Like my friend, much appreciated. RAY

After trying to match Ray beer for beer cooking ribs
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I can't do much more than a sixer before I have to have switch over to some Evan Rich, I just get too full. RAY

Beautiful slab and plate Ray. What's you take on the rub ? I have some too but haven't tried it yet.

Thank you 912, I thought it was a excellent rub for ribs and butts! To be frank I think Jeff's Original Rub is pretty hard to beat too. Thanks for the Like, I do appreciate it. RAY

Those ribs look beautiful Ray! Ryan

Thanks Ryan, the ribs were spot-on! Thanks for the Like Ryan, much appreciated. RAY

Looks spectacular ray. Was gonna smoke a chuck on the offset but we got snow last night and it's in the 20s. Threw it on the pellet instead. Nice work bud

Thanks Jake, hating the cold I'd never fire up my offset if it was snowing, never! I have to go out and adjust the firebox door for heat control, or add another split, every half hour at most. The snow would mean no beer, just straight Evan Williams, which would take it's own toll before eight hours were up. RAY

 

[jcam222]

Ray the color on that finished rack is off the hook!! Ribs and beans are a match made in heaven. You killed it nice job!

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Beautiful rack you got there Ray! That mahogany color is almost majestic. I think you nailed that one my friend. Carousel worthy. Get this man on the spinner!

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Ray, that slab is out of the park!
Yeah, the weather has been perfect for smokes and drinks.
Nice job my friend.

Stu

 

[sawhorseray]

Ray the color on that finished rack is off the hook!! Ribs and beans are a match made in heaven. You killed it nice job!

Thank you Jeff! It was a nice cook and a great way to spend a beautiful day in my backyard, tending the offset ain't exactly having to go to work! Thank you for the Like my friend, much appreciated. RAY

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Beautiful rack you got there Ray! That mahogany color is almost majestic. I think you nailed that one my friend. Carousel worthy. Get this man on the spinner!

Thanks John! If I drank beers like that guy I wouldn't be able to get something done using the microwave. Of course it seem as tho he's got more beer going down his shirt than down his throat, that'd be a violation. RAY

 

[sawhorseray]

Ray, that slab is out of the park! Yeah, the weather has been perfect for smokes and drinks.
Nice job my friend. Stu

Hey Stu, thanks a lot! Just imagine trying to smoke up a rack of spares back east, I'd never go out the door! About the only regret I have about living in AZ is our stupid governor and the way he's screwing up the vaccination process, but I don't mind waiting on that for awhile longer. Take care and stay safe amigo, and thanks for the Like, much appreciated. RAY

 

[MJB05615]

I'm a little late to the party. Those Ribs looks great Ray. Excellent color too. Great job again.

 

[chopsaw]

I can't do much more than a sixer before I have to have switch over to some Evan

Around here some call a " sixer " the ride home .
I'm with you but I start with the beam first , then switch to beer .
You know the rule of thumb .
Beer then liquor -- Never sicker
Liquor then beer -- You're in the clear .
Ribs still look great . 12 degrees here , but I bought some spares after seeing this .