My First Ribs w/ Qview

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wahouse8

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Dec 27, 2007
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Hello Everyone:

I made three racks of Baby Back Ribs in the ECB with modified Afterburner. I used a mix of Maple, Hick & Apple.

Here they are going on:


Here is the ECB's thin blue smoke:


All done 4 hours later:


I only did them for four hours between 225 and 250, which I think is why they were not really tender. Next time I will try the 2-2-1 method.
 
I have to admit, I never took their internal temp in the end, my friend said, no worries they are always cooked. I hear though I should check for them to be between 172-200? to make sure they are good and tender.

Aaron
 
nice lookin ribs,

I dont take internal temps on ribs, as soon as they pass the "tong test" they are good to go. BB's typically 4-5 hours.
 
Those look pretty good
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Looks good. I usually cook to 170 ish. I don't foil, just cook them and mop after an hour in. Full slabs are usually 4-5 hours or so. I like some chew, so don't foil or cook until falling off the bone. If you are not sure, cut a slab and try one to see if it's done or not. If not, put em back on.
 
I'm with both Rob and Jim in that I look at the pullback and then give them the tong test. I'm also a 2-2-1 cooker though more often than not I'll actually do a modified 3-2-1 at 200-225 for baby backs and 4-2-1 for St Louis cut.
 
Man those are some nice ribs there Aaron. I like those ribs and what is that sauce you put on them??
 
Tgank you everyone for all the kind words. Next time I will go for the 2-2-1 type approach. I would like to know though what the (tong test) is?

I love this site!
 
The tong test is like this...when you think your ribs are close to being done....you pick up the rack with a pair of tongs. If the rack starts to split in the middle....they are done. You will get a feel for it after you try it a few times. If the rack splits right in half....they are a bit overdone( I like mine with some chew...not falling off the bone). If the rack doesn't bend at all....you've got some more cookin' to do.

You can use a sharp knife to test the ribs too....a knife should slip easily in between the bones.

Nice looking ribs....I don't foil my ribs at all....and I don't bother taking the temp of them either...I just pretty much go by the tong test....though I never heard it put that way before.

Keep up the good work!
 
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