I did my first rib smoke yesterday following the BRITU recepie. The only deviation I made was using 100% Applewood (don't have oak). I made 3 slabs (baby backs) for four people, and it cooked in about 4.5 hrs at 230 - 240 deg. Two of the racks were a little over 2 lbs, the other was 1.75.
The final product was unbelievable. Everyone felt the same way. A nice reddish color, tender, and the meat came completely off the bone when biting into them. The flavor was awesome. It was hard to stop eating, even after stuffing ourselves. I have about 4 ribs left (still in one piece) that I'll be putting down this afternoon for a snack.
My only real comment is that the slab on the bottom grate (I did not cut them or put in a rib rack), was a tiny bit tougher than the 2 on the top.. but still incredible. Maybe next time I will stand them on-end and try to get 3 racks on the top grate.
I am still amazed at how easy this was to make... I even went out and played 9 holes during the cook!
I would like to personally thank the guys that put this site and those recepies on the internet for everyone to reference. I consider it an invaluable public service, and there should be a form of national recognition for you.
The final product was unbelievable. Everyone felt the same way. A nice reddish color, tender, and the meat came completely off the bone when biting into them. The flavor was awesome. It was hard to stop eating, even after stuffing ourselves. I have about 4 ribs left (still in one piece) that I'll be putting down this afternoon for a snack.
My only real comment is that the slab on the bottom grate (I did not cut them or put in a rib rack), was a tiny bit tougher than the 2 on the top.. but still incredible. Maybe next time I will stand them on-end and try to get 3 racks on the top grate.
I am still amazed at how easy this was to make... I even went out and played 9 holes during the cook!
I would like to personally thank the guys that put this site and those recepies on the internet for everyone to reference. I consider it an invaluable public service, and there should be a form of national recognition for you.