First Time With Spares

[Gerry D.]

I just realized that I have never made spares on the WSM before. I have 4 racks and here is what I plan to do.

1. Smoke coiled @ 225 - 250(at top grate) for 4 - 5 hours
2. Uncoil and foil for about 45 minutes
3. Unfoil and sauce and throw them back on for about 15 minutes.

Is this enough time or should I start sooner? I want the ribs to be tender but not exactly falling off of the bone. I like a little tug.

 

[Mark Davis]

I did some spares recently 4 hours@250, 1hour foiled and 1 hour finish. They were not fall off the bone enough for me but sounds like what you are looking for.