1st cook. Spritz or no spritz

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Okiejoebronco25

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Apr 13, 2025
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Getting ready to this weekend to do my first smoke. Chose some beef ribs. Should I spritz? If so what liquid should I use? Using new OJ Bronco. Thanks in advance for any advice.
 

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On ribs I do not spritz. I wrap in foil and add liquid to the wrap. I know many people who do spritz and get great results, I just have not found it to be much of a difference for me on ribs. But I have been known to be wrong 😉



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There is plenty of fat in those plate ribs (dino bones) no need to spritz at all. FYI, I never spritz them. Suggest going total Texan with only 50/50 salt and cracked black pepper. Lightly trim the top fat cap. Keep the smoker lid closed and smoke at 275º. They should get done somewhere between 6.5-8 hours depending on thickness. Start probing after 6h.
 
There is plenty of fat in those plate ribs (dino bones) no need to spritz at all. FYI, I never spritz them. Suggest going total Texan with only 50/50 salt and cracked black pepper. Lightly trim the top fat cap. Keep the smoker lid closed and smoke at 275º. They should get done somewhere between 6.5-8 hours depending on thickness. Start probing after 6h.
Awesome thanks for sharing. Can’t wait
 
The few times I've done beef ribs I never spritzed,other than one time all came out very well.Hope to someday once again see beef ribs in the store!
I usually buy 1/2 beef share at a time which nets me a few packs, haven’t had any success with them in oven so far so hopefully these turn out good. Have quite a few short rib packs an 2 brisket flats. So plenty to practice with.
 
 
If I spritz.. it's mostly with pork. I don't spritz beef. And I usually keep the rub simple. Like mentioned above a good salt & pepper mix is the ticket. I like when that true beef flavor shines through.
 
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