Smoking BB Ribs Tonight
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Smoking BB Ribs Tonight
Well, I'm getting ready to smoke 3 racks of BB ribs tonight for the first time. I'm going to go the 2-1-1 method, or something of that variation. Where should I keep the temps inside the smoker? Also, I was given advice to put some charcoal in the basket of the smoker, and then add the hot coals to it, to give it more heat. Now, I'm using Nature's Own Basque Hardwood Charcoal, which does burn hotter. Am I using too much charcoal, if I add the hot coals to unlit ones?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
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Re: Smoking BB Ribs Tonight
How do Chris,
The method that has been suggested to you is a variation on the minion method. If you are only doing 3 racks of ribs, I don't think it is essential to use that method. That is mainly used to sustain temps for long periods.
I would go for full chimney starter of lit lump and about 2 hours in chuck on another half a chimney starter of unlit. If you are using a water pan I would start with the water being hot that way you it should get up to temp quicker.
You should be looking for temps between 220 and 260.
Have good one fella and let us know how it turns out,
There are many ways to do this, my advice is play around with many other suggestions to find what works best for you.
The method that has been suggested to you is a variation on the minion method. If you are only doing 3 racks of ribs, I don't think it is essential to use that method. That is mainly used to sustain temps for long periods.
I would go for full chimney starter of lit lump and about 2 hours in chuck on another half a chimney starter of unlit. If you are using a water pan I would start with the water being hot that way you it should get up to temp quicker.
You should be looking for temps between 220 and 260.
Have good one fella and let us know how it turns out,
There are many ways to do this, my advice is play around with many other suggestions to find what works best for you.
Re: Smoking BB Ribs Tonight
All Weather Griller wrote:How do Chris,
The method that has been suggested to you is a variation on the minion method. If you are only doing 3 racks of ribs, I don't think it is essential to use that method. That is mainly used to sustain temps for long periods.
I would go for full chimney starter of lit lump and about 2 hours in chuck on another half a chimney starter of unlit. If you are using a water pan I would start with the water being hot that way you it should get up to temp quicker.
You should be looking for temps between 220 and 260.
Have good one fella and let us know how it turns out,
There are many ways to do this, my advice is play around with many other suggestions to find what works best for you.
Thanks for the help. I didn't put any unlit coals in the pan first because I know this stuff burns hot. I'm waiting for it to get up to around 225, and then I'll lay the ribs on and add the wood chunks.....which is a task in itself. Do you put your chunks in through the door, or take the bottom off?
Burbs- Sausage Burner
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Re: Smoking BB Ribs Tonight
To be honest I just throw them through the door trying to narrowly miss the water pan but not get them over the other side
I think I have mastered the art now I'm hoping for a new event in the London 2012 Olympics.
I have in the past done this https://proq.forumotion.com/the-pub-f20/minion-variation-or-maybe-not-you-decide-t414.htm?highlight=minion but that was for a 15 hour smoke.
Get some pics of the Ribs if you can we love photos on here
I think I have mastered the art now I'm hoping for a new event in the London 2012 Olympics.
I have in the past done this https://proq.forumotion.com/the-pub-f20/minion-variation-or-maybe-not-you-decide-t414.htm?highlight=minion but that was for a 15 hour smoke.
Get some pics of the Ribs if you can we love photos on here
Re: Smoking BB Ribs Tonight
I put my pieces with a firm barbecue tong through the door.
but firstly I yielded them in cold water
good luck and a good meal
but firstly I yielded them in cold water
good luck and a good meal
Re: Smoking BB Ribs Tonight
All Weather Griller wrote:How did the ribs turn out Chris?
They would have turned out better, if I had followed the 2-2-1, but I had a few drinks, got distracted, and did the 1.5.-1-.5! I also didn't do a good job in making the glaze too. I put way to much cider in it......again because of the booze.
I'll be sober next time I smoke ribs again!
Burbs- Sausage Burner
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it happens to everyone ,The devil in the bottle
After rain comes sunshine
After rain comes sunshine
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Just gives me more excuses to use my Pro Q!
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