[cameraman]

Originally Posted by bo_gator

Every time I try and do something with rib trimmings, the mean ends up being tough and hard to separate from the bone shards. I guess I am doing something wrong

I kept them bunched together for the initial smoke so they had some mass and I only cooked them for a couple of hours before panning. That helped keep them from drying out. With the braise finish they were moist and tasty.