Spare Ribs Rubbed and Ready!

[brentczech]

I am attempting to smoke some spare ribs tomorrow.

I will be using mainly lump charcoal with a apple chunk every now and then.

This is only the second time I have tried to prepare spare ribs. I have trimmed them down to "St Louis style and applied the rub. They are now sitting in the frig awaiting tomorrows slow and low heat.

I used "Pig's Ass Rub" on one rack and the following rub on the other.

4 tbsp turbinado sugar

3 tbsp kosher salt

1 tsp sweet paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 chili powder

1/4 cumin

dash of cinnimon

I plan on starting these are noon (PT) tomorrow.

The sauce is TBD, I might feel ambitious and make one from scratch (probably not though)

BrentCzech

I have no clue why this picture is posted upside down.

 

[sdiver40]

Looking good so far. 

 

[SmokinAl]

Standing on my head it looks like a great start!

 

[alblancher]

  waiting for the rest of the Qview

 

[africanmeat]

looking good so far i will look for this post .

 

[johnnie walker]

Brent, they are looking great so far. Can't wait for the QVeiw.

As far as the picture, I'm not as talented as Al and standing on my head gives me a head ache.

 When you go to post the picture is there a way to rotate it first? Or maybe one of the Mods can do it for you.

 

[brentczech]

Update...

The spare ribs have been on the smoker now for 2 hours. I am keeping the heat going well, right about 230 or so.

I have only peeked once and it looks like things are going good. I did probe a small piece of pork from my trimmings and it is right about 140 degrees.

The plan is to stay on the 3-2-1 method.

I will posted a QView right before I wrap them in foil. Here is a picture of how I heat up my lump charcoal. I have small children so I need something safe, quick and easy.

I turn the propane grill on blast and place coals over the hottest part of my grill. 5-10 minutes later my coals are toasty.

BrentCzech

 

[big casino]

well at least the charcoal chimney is upside right ... or all the charcoal would fall out... looks good in that rub!

 

[brentczech]

Well, I am to the 1 stage of 3-2-1. It will probably end up being more of a half hour. The ribs looks done and smell great.

I applied sauce to 1 rack since the wife doesnt care for bbq sauce. I hope the taste as good as they look. I did take the rib tips off about an hour ago and tried one. I was really happy. Moist, tender and a good smoke flavor.

Here is a picture. I will post more when I slice into them.

BrentCzech

 

[fpnmf]

Looking good!!

    Craig

 

[ob 1]

Looking good.  I like the cut you did of the rubs...

 

[alblancher]

nice job!!

 

[rdknb]

They are looking very good

 

[johnnie walker]

Brent, nice looking ribs.

 

[brentczech]

FINISHED PRODUCT!!!

Well my spare rib adventure has come to a close. Overall I am pretty please.

The ribs were tasty and real tendor. The meat did not "FALL" off the bone but pulled away from the bone very easily. I have been snacking all day (rib tips, trimmings, etc) so I was only able to put down 6 bones worth.

I give them an.......... 8.3..... Very good not great. I did not use much apple wood but I sure could taste the smoke. Right off the bat next time I would be a little more generous with the rub.

Here are some pictures. Plenty of leftovers so I will be eating a spare ribs and tips for the next 3 days which I have NO problem with.

thanks for all the suggestions. I feel like I am making some headway in my smoking department.

BrentCzech

The slab on the left is the "Pigs Ass Rub" the rack on right is the rub I made which was much sweeter but not much "bite".

 

[SmokinAl]

They look delicious! Nice job!

 

[mballi3011]

Your ribs look good.

 

[graystratcat]

Maybe that pig was from the South Pole?  Could be why that first pick was the way it was????   I mean, just sayin'..... 

On a serious note, those ribs look very nice!

Just my very humble opinion, but if you want more of a pink smoke ring, a little more smoke during the cook will give you that.  But if you're fine with the smoke taste... then you're good to go.

Nice job Brent!

-Salt

 

[grinder]

Did you end up foiling?

 

[jrod62]

They look delicious! Nice job!

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