Saturday Football Dino Ribs

[sawhorseray]

I've had a 6.5lb three ribber thawing in the fridge since last Tuesday. Last night I trimmed off all the top fat and gave it a brushing of olive oil then a thorough coating of SPOG, wrapped it up in cling wrap and back into the fridge.

The plan for today is to get the SQ36 fired up around 10-10:030 this morning. It looks like I'll be starting the smoke with hickory, going to oak when the hickory runs out, and finishing up with pecan when the oak is gone. During the day I'll whip up a little slaw, later on some mac & cheese, hoping to have the ribs resting in a toweled cooler right around the start of todays Niner game at six. Gonna be a long day, maybe lox and bagels with a shmear when the DW wakes up. More to come! RAY

 

[normanaj]

Sounds like a great plan!

Doing a 9lb pork loin for the neighborhood bar's x-mas party.Pats/Bills at 4:25,gonna be a great game no matter who wins.

 

[sawhorseray]

Sounds like a great plan! Doing a 9lb pork loin for the neighborhood bar's x-mas party. Pats/Bills at 4:25,gonna be a great game no matter who wins.

Yeah, some great games on today, and a perfect day for a smoke, around 70º this afternoon. Cousin Roger will be over around 2 for the Pats game, we're tired of Brady. Off to HD for some lump, then to the Way for some tater salad, changed the menu already. Hope the neighborhood bar keeps you well lubricated for your efforts. GO NINERS!!! RAY

 

[normanaj]

Yeah, some great games on today, and a perfect day for a smoke, around 70º this afternoon. Cousin Roger will be over around 2 for the Pats game, we're tired of Brady. Off to HD for some lump, then to the Way for some tater salad, changed the menu already. Hope the neighborhood bar keeps you well lubricated for your efforts. GO NINERS!!! RAY

I guess when you're outside New England most are kinda tired of Brady and gang...but not this kid!

And yes the bar owner will keep well lubricated.

 

[Hawging It]

Looks like your going to have a good day.

 

[jcam222]

Looks like a feast for sure!

 

[SmokinAl]

Holy cow!
I'm looking forward to see the finish of this!
Al

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

Looks good for sure Ray!

I like recording then watching later, as I hate the commercials, so I am going to play golf and then make some enchiladas from some leftover pulled pork for dinner tonight.

I have 2 three+ pound chuckies thawing in the fridge that I am going to do tomorrow while watching today's games with a nice cigar.

Have fun....

LIKE!

John

 

[sawhorseray]

Looks good for sure Ray!

I like recording then watching later, as I hate the commercials, so I am going to play golf and then make some enchiladas from some leftover pulled pork for dinner tonight.
I have 2 three+ pound chuckies thawing in the fridge that I am going to do tomorrow while watching today's games with a nice cigar.
Have fun....LIKE! John[/QUOTE)

Thanks John, we will. Take it back slow! Always remember the words of Bobby Jones. "a man with a fast backswing and his money shall soon be parted". RAY

 

[sawhorseray]

Now at the three hour mark, 171º and keeping the SQ36 around 280 as best I can. Ran out of hickory, now I'm on to the oak splits. Feeling pretty darned confident! RAY

 

[chilerelleno]

Man are these some slow cooked ribs

 

[sawhorseray]

I started toothpick probing at 195º and found what finally made me happy when the ribs hit 201º. When I started this smoke I was figuring to be able to pull at 5:30 to foil and rest toweled up in the cooler, got that done at 5:23, not bad! After forty minutes in the cooler it was time to get on with the show, we're were pretty happy

Amazing how something that smoking for so long can be so juicy

During the day I made up some slaw, we had some tater salad, and a darned happy ending

The ribs were juicy with a really rich smoke flavor, a nice reward for tending the fire for seven hours. We stayed up and had a couple of shots of Evan while we cheered the mighty Niners on to their last second victory. It was a great day of food and football, thanks for looking. RAY

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

Great looking plate there Ray!

LIKE!

John

 

[sawhorseray]

Great looking plate there Ray! LIKE! John

Thanks John! Cousin Roger just left after spending the night in the guest bed, nobody was in driving shape after the game. Barking Bob woke up the whole neighborhood when he saw Roger walking down the hallway. Seems every time I do a smoke on my offset I learn a little something new. It's nice to have sides that are either ready to go or can be made up while the meat is resting in the cooler. Was a long day yesterday, I have clean up to do later, might have to go back to bed for awhile. RAY

 

[civilsmoker]

Nice, in my book when you do ribs, sides are just decorations!!

 

[normanaj]

Them look damn good!!

 

[gmc2003]

J-u-i-c-y!!!! Job well done on those ribs. Fred and Barney would be proud.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[sawhorseray]

Nice, in my book when you do ribs, sides are just decorations!!

Yeah, things like slaw, tater salad, beans, and anything that can be ready on the spot when the meat comes off makes for a nicer day. When the meat is resting about the only thing I want to concentrate on is a glass of whisky. Thanks for the like! RAY

 

[sawhorseray]

J-u-i-c-y!!!! Job well done on those ribs. Fred and Barney would be proud.
Point for sure Chris

Cousin Roger had never had dino ribs before, heck, this was only the second time I ever had them after my initial dino smoke a couple months back. While we were eating Roger said that when he saw the ribs sitting on the counter before I cut them he thought they'd be tough and dry, and now was shocked that the ribs were juicy, melted in his mouth with that hickory smoke flavor. I've found that there's never any panic or worry when using the SQ36, the more little tricks I learn on the smoker make it easier every time. Thanks for the like Chris, I appreciate it. RAY

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Those ribs looks fantastic Ray. Nice job! If I am ever in your neck of the woods I am stopping at your place for some bourbon, rolling rocks, and beef ribs!