To Foil or not to Foil that is the question

[sparky30_06]

Just wanting to get your opion on placing foil below or on top of ribs or both while smoking.

 

[smoke freak]

Nice truck Sparky!

Foiling ribs part way through the cook time will steam or I believe braise the meat to a falling apart tender. Youll love it!

 

[richtee]

I don't foil 'em till after a couple hours. Foiled ribs don't smoke. The 3-2-1 method allows first the ribs to smoke, then in the foil tenderize, then back out to "firm up" the meat so it's not falling apart. It takes a bit of experience to know when to foil, but the three hour mark is a good gauge to go by. Eventually you'll be able to just look and "feel" the proper time :{)

Keep smokin' and learnin'!

 

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