Foil wrapped spares

[Guest]

Cooked ribs and the last part of the cook, i wrapped the spares in foil, to tenderize them, but i do not like the look or the taste of the ribs, they kinda seemed like they were boiled or something, not the same as finishing in the cooker. Anyone else feel the same way. jerry

 

[Kevin Taylor]

Hi Jerry!

That is one of the drawbacks of foiling at the very end. It is also a good way to get that fall-off-the-bone tenderness many folks crave.

So, what to do???

Next time try foiling in this sequence, at 225? grate temp......first 3 hours no foil, then, foil for 2 1/2 hours and UNwrap for the last 30 minutes. This last 30 minutes is when you can apply any sauce you may want.

There are of course endless variations and the still viable NO foil ever method. Just a matter of practicing and find what you like.

Another thing you can start doing is some experimenting with 1/2 racks. Try various foiling techniques and compare to the no foiling method. This is also a great time to be testing for your favorite rubs.