St. Louis cut spares w/ Corky's and Montreal Steak Seasoning

42BBQ · 01-06-2011, 01:22 PM

Just dropped two nice sized spares onto the UDS for dinner later on. Trying something new, can't say that I've seen anyone use it here, but maybe I'm not paying close enough attention. I'm trying Montreal Steak Seasoning as my dry rub for one of the racks of spares. The spices and large grains make sense to me. I'm hoping the flavor does not overpower the ribs. Only time will tell, might as well experiment on my In-Laws!

The other rack is a bit more traditional with Corky's dry rub. Plan is to use the UDS version of 3-2-1 (times are subject to change on a drum). Will foil in Adam Perry Lang's Honey/Brown Sugar/Apple juice mixture at the proper time. Got lazy and didn't make sauce so they will get a final kiss of regular Sweet Baby Ray's for the last 20 minutes or so after the foil. Pics to come.

Phubar · 01-06-2011, 01:38 PM

I've tasted ribs with steak seasoning like that.
It tasted great but you might watch the salt in there.

42BBQ · 01-06-2011, 01:40 PM

Pics...by the way, anything I can do about excess condensation in a UDS during the cold weather months??? Probably a question for another thread. More pics later.

High Q · 01-06-2011, 01:40 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing the results. Keep us posted.

42BBQ · 01-06-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phubar

I've tasted ribs with steak seasoning like that.
It tasted great but you might watch the salt in there.

thanks Phubar, I tried to go light with the Montreal for that reason. We'll see how they turn out.

landarc · 01-06-2011, 01:56 PM

So, some condensation is acceptable and you want to cut down on the excess only?

You could store it upside down with the lid off, this will allow it to drain. You could put a small fan into it to blow it dry.

zwylde1 · 01-06-2011, 02:10 PM

Hey 42...I will be on my way though Manheim on route 72 about 5:30. Will they be ready then??

42BBQ · 01-06-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zwylde1

Hey 42...I will be on my way though Manheim on route 72 about 5:30. Will they be ready then??

LOL, shooting for 6:00 dinner so they'll be close, well on their way right now...

Phubar · 01-06-2011, 02:14 PM

BTW...I would scrape that loose paint off the lid to prevent it from slipping into the air vent while the wind is blowing.

42BBQ · 01-06-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phubar

BTW...I would scrape that loose paint off the lid to prevent it from slipping into the air vent while the wind is blowing.

Thanks!, dang didn't even think about that happening. Thankfully a quick fix. Good looking out Phu

hdis2002 · 01-06-2011, 02:46 PM

If you have some old charcoal, leave it in the basket of your drum when not in use. It will absorb excess moisture.

chambersuac · 01-06-2011, 03:57 PM

looks like you're off to a good start. Let us know how it turns out.

bigabyte · 01-06-2011, 04:05 PM

Looks like a good start!

42BBQ · 01-06-2011, 07:25 PM

Ok Gents, finished product. They turned out really good, all in attendance loved them. I personally liked the rack rubbed with Corky's memphis style rub a little better than the rack that had the Montreal Steak Seasoning. Both had really good flavor and I like the large grains of the Montreal seasoning but in the end the classic flavor of a memphis style rub really worked well with the spares. Next time I may do a little minor dusting with cayenne to liven it up. But I had to play to my audience for this one

.

I started with over 10 lbs on two racks so I had a lot of rib trimmings to feed the youngins. Everybody was full and happy. Things I learned, next time get a little more aggressive with the fat on the thick end. The best ribs were just shy of the middle section. And maybe go a little longer and aim for temps a little lower. Last two hours they were running at around 265* give or take.

Also realized I had no AJ to spray with during the cook. The wrap mixture of honey/brown sugar/AJ was modded with cherry pepsi instead of the AJ with no observable difference in flavor. Sweet Baby Ray's is a good finisher too if you don't take time to make your own sauce. All in all good, see last pic as evidence

. Thanks for looking.

btcg · 01-06-2011, 07:45 PM

Yum! But chocolate beer???

01-06-2011, 01:22 PM	#1
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	St. Louis cut spares w/ Corky's and Montreal Steak Seasoning Just dropped two nice sized spares onto the UDS for dinner later on. Trying something new, can't say that I've seen anyone use it here, but maybe I'm not paying close enough attention. I'm trying Montreal Steak Seasoning as my dry rub for one of the racks of spares. The spices and large grains make sense to me. I'm hoping the flavor does not overpower the ribs. Only time will tell, might as well experiment on my In-Laws! The other rack is a bit more traditional with Corky's dry rub. Plan is to use the UDS version of 3-2-1 (times are subject to change on a drum). Will foil in Adam Perry Lang's Honey/Brown Sugar/Apple juice mixture at the proper time. Got lazy and didn't make sauce so they will get a final kiss of regular Sweet Baby Ray's for the last 20 minutes or so after the foil. Pics to come. __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

01-06-2011, 01:38 PM	#2
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've tasted ribs with steak seasoning like that. It tasted great but you might watch the salt in there. __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

01-06-2011, 01:40 PM	#3
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pics...by the way, anything I can do about excess condensation in a UDS during the cold weather months??? Probably a question for another thread. More pics later. __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn- Last edited by 42BBQ; 01-20-2011 at 03:55 AM..

01-06-2011, 01:40 PM	#4
High Q Take a breath! Join Date: 12-29-09 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm looking forward to seeing the results. Keep us posted. __________________ "Houston is a wretched little town composed of about twenty shops, and a hundred huts, dispersed here and there, among trunks of felled trees. It is infested with methodists and ants." -Emmanuel Domenech, Catholic Missionary, 1848

01-06-2011, 01:56 PM	#6
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So, some condensation is acceptable and you want to cut down on the excess only? You could store it upside down with the lid off, this will allow it to drain. You could put a small fan into it to blow it dry. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

01-06-2011, 02:10 PM	#7
zwylde1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Cape Cod, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey 42...I will be on my way though Manheim on route 72 about 5:30. Will they be ready then??

01-06-2011, 02:14 PM	#9
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BTW...I would scrape that loose paint off the lid to prevent it from slipping into the air vent while the wind is blowing. __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

01-06-2011, 02:46 PM	#11
hdis2002 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-12-07 Location: Conway, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you have some old charcoal, leave it in the basket of your drum when not in use. It will absorb excess moisture.

01-06-2011, 03:57 PM	#12
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: Manito, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	looks like you're off to a good start. Let us know how it turns out. __________________ Dan Large BGE x 2, Small BGE, Big Steel Keg, WSM, 22" Weber Kettle, Charmglow Gasser, The Holy Smoked UDS and her sister UDS, and one custom trailer-ed smoker. The universe's fastest and most accurate Thermapen. (Replaced by Brethren) IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker Thanks, Grillman, for the avatar! And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

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01-06-2011, 07:25 PM	#14
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok Gents, finished product. They turned out really good, all in attendance loved them. I personally liked the rack rubbed with Corky's memphis style rub a little better than the rack that had the Montreal Steak Seasoning. Both had really good flavor and I like the large grains of the Montreal seasoning but in the end the classic flavor of a memphis style rub really worked well with the spares. Next time I may do a little minor dusting with cayenne to liven it up. But I had to play to my audience for this one . I started with over 10 lbs on two racks so I had a lot of rib trimmings to feed the youngins. Everybody was full and happy. Things I learned, next time get a little more aggressive with the fat on the thick end. The best ribs were just shy of the middle section. And maybe go a little longer and aim for temps a little lower. Last two hours they were running at around 265* give or take. Also realized I had no AJ to spray with during the cook. The wrap mixture of honey/brown sugar/AJ was modded with cherry pepsi instead of the AJ with no observable difference in flavor. Sweet Baby Ray's is a good finisher too if you don't take time to make your own sauce. All in all good, see last pic as evidence . Thanks for looking. __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn- Last edited by 42BBQ; 01-20-2011 at 03:55 AM..

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