Trying no wrap baby backs...

[bgaviator]

First time I’ve ever done no wrap on ribs. I hope they turn out! I let them go 3 hours without spritzing. Then I’ve been spritzing with cherry pomegranate juice every 30 since. After reading some posts it seems like maybe I should have been spritzing earlier in the cook as opposed to later. Do you really think it makes a difference? I am using a Kamado so it’s a pretty moist environment anyway. Not even sure spritzing is necessary except I was hoping for a touch of additional sweet flavor.
I’ll report back how they turned out.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

MMMMMM!

They should be ok even with the later stage spritzing.

 

[bgaviator]

Looking mighty good. About to pull

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Do they pass the bend test?

 

[bgaviator]

Here they are sauced

 

[smokerjim]

looks great, I never wrap my ribs, some people do some don't.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Enjoy!

 

[bgaviator]

Not really sure. Never done the bend test before. I did check with my Thermapen and they don’t seem to be quite to temp. Some places only temping in 180s despite being on for 5.5 hours now. Just tried the bend test and don’t really see the meat cracking anywhere but I’ve already sauced them so I’m not sure if that’s why

Do they pass the bend test?

 

[fivetricks]

Not cracking because they're not done. My ribs typically take closer to 7 hours unwrapped. Especially at lower temps. They're done when they're done :-)

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Not really sure. Never done the bend test before. I did check with my Thermapen and they don’t seem to be quite to temp. Some places only temping in 180s despite being on for 5.5 hours now. Just tried the bend test and don’t really see the meat cracking anywhere but I’ve already sauced them so I’m not sure if that’s why

Let them hit 195 if you can.

 

[bgaviator]

Yeah I’m cooking at 225. Are you doing baby backs or spares where it takes 7 hours?

 

[smokerjim]

why didn't you wrap them only kidding! they may take a little longer not being wrapped, my st. louis ribs go between 6-7 hours at 225-250. by the look of your bones they should be pretty close.

 

[fivetricks]

Either or really. Bb are smaller but have more meat thickness. So it comes out about the same. At 225, 7 hours is more than reasonable to expect

 

[bgaviator]

Well my sides are done so I’m kicking up the temp a little

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Well my sides are done so I’m kicking up the temp a little

Don't kick the temp up too much. You don't want burnt sauce.

 

[bgaviator]

Will 275 be ok you think?

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Will 275 be ok you think?

Yes. 275 should be ok. Sugar burns at 350.

Just keep a close eye on them.

Some charr is good though.

 

[bgaviator]

Done. Temping about 200 everywhere now. Plated up with some of my corn casserole!

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Perfect!
Now go chowdown and enjoy.

 

[jcam222]

Those look mighty fine as does the corn casserole. Nice job!