Two weeks ago I smoked some ribs and they came out terrible. All the right steps etc were taken but the result was disappointing. Afterwards I sat down and thought my way through how the smoke went. Came to the conclusion I wouldn't have changed anything so chalked it up to a bad rack from a supplier where we don't usually purchase meat. Needless to say the need to prove to myself I wasn't the cause has been at the front of my skull. So, picked up a rack of babybacks from our usual butcher this time. Left the membrane on to help with moisture, lightly sprayed with oil, sprinkled with kosher salt, applied the usual rub to the whole rack and a second rub to my half that has a bit more heat. Cyd doesn't care for spicy. Smoked at 240º and spritzed a couple of times with apple juice until tender. (Toothpick and bend tests were enough to know they were there) Sauced and pulled after another 15 minutes.
While all of that was happening, I had soaked some fresh bi-colored corn in the sink for 30 min. Put them on the grill, turning every 5 minutes until ready, which is approximately 20-25 minutes. Corn is so much more flavorful this way than just boiling in water. The added benefit is all the silk comes off when you peel it. The weather had broke here and the temps were flat perfect so we eat outside on the back patio. Oh, the ribs.... Cyd cleaned her plate faster than I've ever seen her in 47 years of wonderful marriage.
Redemption, complete!
Btw, after all the experiments with BBQ sauces (see another post) these were covered with Rum Sweet Heat which is our goto for ribs. Recipe in the sig below.
While all of that was happening, I had soaked some fresh bi-colored corn in the sink for 30 min. Put them on the grill, turning every 5 minutes until ready, which is approximately 20-25 minutes. Corn is so much more flavorful this way than just boiling in water. The added benefit is all the silk comes off when you peel it. The weather had broke here and the temps were flat perfect so we eat outside on the back patio. Oh, the ribs.... Cyd cleaned her plate faster than I've ever seen her in 47 years of wonderful marriage.
Redemption, complete!
Btw, after all the experiments with BBQ sauces (see another post) these were covered with Rum Sweet Heat which is our goto for ribs. Recipe in the sig below.
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