If you cut them apart they will cook faster and you will get more bark. If you tie them up they cook about the same time as with a bone in. I usually tie them up because I find them easier to handle.
I have had the 3840 for about 6 months. I love it, it works great. I would prefer something smaller, but otherwise it is great. I registered on the site and immediately started getting discount offers. The 3840 came with two rolls and a marinating container.
Here is what I do:
2 Tab. Butter
2 Tab. Olive Oil
3 Large Onions thinly sliced
1 Tab. Rosemary (optional)
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Melt Butter & Oil over high heat, add onions and cook on high for 10 minutes.
Add Rosemary, Sugar and Salt. Reduce to Medium and cook for 20 minutes until they are dark...
I put the saucer inside the water pan. It fits perfectly in my 18" WSM. So perfect that it no longer comes out! I just foil the top of it before cooks.
I have had great results with Adam Perry Langs recipe:
http://www.adamperrylang.com/r...ushed-hot-red-peper/
Injection
3 cups apple juice
11?2 cups water
6 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Maggi Seasoning or...
I spray them with a little diluted apple juice and foil them.
I then reheat them on the grill or in the oven. Sometimes I think the ribs have better flavor and texture the next day.