This weekends comp practice ribs... pr0n

So I am planning on getting into a few competitions this year and I know I need practice. I decided to do ribs yesterday. Below are a few pics. They are FAR from perfect but the family LOVED them so I was ultimately happy that I served some good BBQ to loved ones.

They were not perfect for competition though.

I cooked at 275 for 2.5 hours spritzing with apple juice, butter and vinegar every 20 minutes. After 2.5 hours they were foiled for 1.5 hours. Then unfoiled, glazed and put back on for 20 minutes. Cut and serve. Next time. I think I will go 3 hours, 1.5 hours and 30 minutes with glaze. They were not cooked perfectly, just slightly under done in fact.

Take a look....

This was blues hog original. For my money, best glaze on the market. I find that it offers a great sticky sweetness that I love. I get spices from the rub so the finished rib starts of sticky and semi sweet and finishes with a touch of heat.