Funky looking stuff on the ends of my ribs?

[realtorterry]

Hey guys,

I'm doing 6 racks of BBR on my WSM today. Had to use a rib rack on top. After one hour there is some funky looking stuff on the end tips? Thought it could be blood but I cleaned them well. It's real black & looks like gunk from the smoker dripping on it but the inside of the lid is also pretty clean? Any idea on what this could be? I have family coming soon & saint wanna make anyone sick?

 

[realtorterry]

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• realtorterry
• Aug 9, 2015

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• realtorterry
• Aug 9, 2015

 

[realtorterry]

Could it also be that I'm struggling to keep temps up? Never had this in the WSM but I have all the vents open on bottom & struggling to keep 225? Added more charcoal but still doesn't stay up? I usually go about 230-250 easily. Could these lower temps be bringing some blood to the top?

 

[pc farmer]

That's the honey coming out. Normal.

 

[b-one]

If it was from the smoker it wouldn't just be on the bones, so I think your first idea of blood is a good one! I always lay mine down and by the time there done never notice it.

 

[realtorterry]

I took a paper towel to it & it appears to be blood. Thank good, don't wanna lose any more of that good honey

 

[sfprankster]

The bones are beginning to heat up and the bone marrow is starting to cook and render the fat inside.

 

[venture]

Perfectly normal.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[cal1956]

 
The bones are beginning to heat up and the bone marrow is starting to cook and render the fat inside.

BINGO  !!!

 

[foamheart]

I think the chefs call it protein so it doesn't offend people...LOL

 

[sfprankster]

I win!!!  

Where's my prize?