First attempt at baby back ribs


 

LukeR

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This was my first time venturing outside of pork butts or chicken wings after picking up an 18” wsm this spring. Ran the smoker around 220-225 at the dome pretty much the entire cook, was aiming for a 2-2-1 with it foiled in brown sugar, honey, and butter. Ended up needing 2-2-1.5 to pass the bend test. Interestingly enough I did another rack in just 2oz of plain apple juice during wrapping and I think I liked that one more, not quite the burst of flavor as the this one but felt like I could eat a lot more of them without being overwhelmed by sugar. Further testing may be needed, maybe next time I’ll go without wrappping and see how that does 🤔8221EFF6-B7F6-4E55-B74C-0103373362DD.jpeg
 
One thing to remember is that sugar, honey, butter thing came from competition ribs......in competition, judges are pretty much taking a single bite (or two), and so competitors have to pack a LOT of flavor into that one bite. That may account for your preference on the two different racks that you made. Now, of course, I'm certain that there are plenty of people who prefer to eat their ribs "competition style", and more power to them, just pointing out one possible reason why you felt a bit overwhelmed by the flavor on that rack of ribs. :)

Oh, and they look really good! Nice job!

R
 
Luke, you may want to try this method... it works very well!
 
Can't agree more with Jim's HH BB ribs. Yesterday was the first time in well over a year that I didn't do HH St. louis ribs or BBs on the performer due to fire restrictions. Did the Slap Yo' Daddy Amazing St. Louis Spare Ribs on the Camp Chef.


Came out great, but takes a lot longer, still prefer Jim's method.
 
I have found that letting the ribs rest for 30 minutes in the foil really helps with tenderness if cooked low and slow, 1 hour if cooked hot and fast.

Mals
 

 

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