Ribfest

[duffman]

Since my hometown cancelled it's annual Ribfest after 20 years my family decided to have it own this year. I am smoking 3 racks and my brother in-law is making three racks. I used a rub on two of mine and then I am trying a garlic lime marinade on the third. More to come.

 

[drdon]

Waiting and watching for the finish. 6 Racks of ribs is a GOOD thing.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

That garlic lime marinade sounds interesting. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[duffman]

My three racks are on. The garlic lime is on the bottom rack and the two rubbed racks are on top. I waffled back and forth on witch should be on top. Decided I would rather have the garlic lime get some rib drips then the rubbed racks getting some garlic lime drip.

 

[duffman]

Ribs are off the smoker and resting.

 

[smokinbill1638]

And the verdict is?

 

[duffman]

The garlic lime was a hit, I barely got any before were gone. I will be doing that again soon. My brother in-law sous vide his ribs then finished them off in the oven. All the ribs were a hit and there are plenty of leftovers.

 

[drdon]

It ALL looks good!
Seems like a successful "New Tradition" for Ribfest! Maybe you can create a new festival with the neighbors and family.

 

[minden man]

We live 30 minutes away from the Best of the West Rib Cook off, and we have stopped going as the rib prices are unreasonable for the quality of ribs that are sold. I do have fantastic ribs I make myself, and if the Rib Cook off Ribs were similar or even better than mine I would not squabble about the prices that are being charged. We have gone to the local Rib Cook off with our "new" neighbors and they were adamant that my ribs are much, much, better.
Lately when I am not socially feeding the neighbors, I tell them two days in advance, "I am firing up the smoker on (x) day, you need to go to the store", and they do.