2nd go around with BB!

[wrigley]

hello,

   Tonite I smoked 3 racks of BB for the second time ever and they came out dry. I have a bullet type charcoal smoker that I got at Lowes. I used RO charcoal and my temps stayed between 200 and 225 the entire smoke. I did the 2-2-1 method.

I tried a new rub....Lawry's  Basil, Citrus, and Garlic. The meat was very tasty with a nice smoke ring, but the meat was dry. I used a liquid pan with water and apple juice.

Sorry......no pictures. Any suggestions?

Thank and Merry X-mas to all!

Mike

 

[davidhef88]

What are you using to monitor your temps?

 

[venture]

Excellent question?

If you are using the stock thermo  on the smoker?  You could be in deep doo-doo!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[s2k9k]

Did you add any liquid when you foiled them?

 

[rtbbq2]

Great questions, either no liquid in the foiling or too high head is all I say it could be...

 

[wrigley]

I added the racks of ribs to two separate aluminum pans and added apple juice to the pans and covered them.

Mike 

 

[wrigley]

Yes.....the thermometer on the unit cover. It's all I have ever used and this is the first time I have had this problem. Based on previous smokes, using the same amount of RO, my temps this smoke were identical to previous smokes. (mostly chicken)

Thanks

Mike 

 

[dougmays]

trying double wrapping the ribs tight in foil instead of in a pan and covered.
 

 

[atbarr]

When I do the 2nd two hour in foil, I spray a bunch of apple juice and bourbon. (3 apple juice - 1 bourbon)