So meat drippings sound like an excellent add to sauces or back to the pulled meat. I see that some just add what is there back to the sauce while others will de-fat. What do you guys think? is there valid use both ways or is one way better?
your plan is fine...no need to overthink....you got the temps right and the rub right....you can use a temp probe toward the end, when the ribs are around 200 you are golden! I prefer a little petrone no. 5 sauce on the side.
did you check temp in multiple places? I was doing a brisket one time and was amazed at the temp increase so fast....luckily i checked in multiple areas and found it really wasnt the case......i probably inserted the probe to close to the outside of the meat.