Rib-O-Lator test Run...Success!!

SmokerKing · 03-03-2011, 09:23 AM

Purchased the Rib-O-Lator a few months ago and modified BUFORD to accept the rotisserie.

First chance to try it out yesterday and the BB's turned out fantastic. Not sure if it was the meat or the Rib-O-Lator as these were the only two variables that I did different.

Only thing I don't like about the Rib-O-Lator is that it only holds 4 racks, but there's no more room in a drum. The motor is a little loud, but like any UDS, you can set and forget.

El Lobo · 03-03-2011, 09:25 AM

Nice looking ribs. But like you said, you introduced two new variables, so no telling if the rib-o-lator helped.

Downtown Smokeout · 03-03-2011, 10:27 AM

You just added something to my wish list. What mods did you have to do, other than drill holes for the rotisserie? If I need to build another UDS just for ribs I guess I will.

Groundhog66 · 03-03-2011, 10:30 AM

They sure do look good, Rib-O-Lator is on my short list of future purchases as well.

Phubar · 03-03-2011, 10:35 AM

Nice looking ribs!

cowgirl · 03-03-2011, 10:40 AM

Your ribs look great! I used my ribolator with some venison brats on the drum not long ago..they turned out so tasty. Cooked very evenly. I was happy with the results.
I need to try some ribs too.

NeoTrout · 03-03-2011, 10:41 AM

Those are some good lookin' ribs!

SmokerKing · 03-03-2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downtown Smokeout

You just added something to my wish list. What mods did you have to do, other than drill holes for the rotisserie? If I need to build another UDS just for ribs I guess I will.

I use my UDS for all my smoking so I want to keep it sealed as best as possible.

I drilled two holes and welded in some 1" nipples. This allows the stake to go through the center of the nipples and when I'm done, disassemble the Rib-O-Lator and thread a pipe cap on each of the nipples, sealing the drum.

Had to also drill 4) holes total for the motor and stake mount brackets.

Big D BBQ · 03-03-2011, 10:49 AM

I like the ribulator, it does work well. Only caution is to make SURE that the ribs don't hang over the trays and are balanced in the center of the tray.

I've lost racks down into grill because the got hung up and flipped out of the little tray.

I think it would be even better, if he made a cage that latched over the top of the meat and the trays didn't stay parellel to the ground and the meat rotated 360 degrees as it went around. Now that would be cool.

SmokerKing · 03-03-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big D BBQ

I like the ribulator, it does work well. Only caution is to make SURE that the ribs don't hang over the trays and are balanced in the center of the tray.

I've lost racks down into grill because the got hung up and flipped out of the little tray.

I think it would be even better, if he made a cage that latched over the top of the meat and the trays didn't stay parellel to the ground and the meat rotated 360 degrees as it went around. Now that would be cool.

Yes, a few time through the cook I heard the motor dragging and then increase rpm. I thought WTF?

One of the bigger ribs had slid over to one side of the tray and it was hitting the edge of the opposite tray as it cycled. I just moved it over a bit and was fine. I'm not sure if this would have occured if I had standard thinner ribs rather than those big fatties I had.

Even if one had fallen, I had a grate just below it and a diffuser below that.

I did balance the ribs on the Rib-O-Lator as well.

Wampus · 03-03-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Big D BBQ

I've lost racks down into grill because the got hung up and flipped out of the little tray.

THAT would suck.

Nice ribs Smokerking!!!!!

chambersuac · 03-03-2011, 11:02 AM

looks great. congrats.

Big George's BBQ · 03-03-2011, 11:05 AM

Very Nice

SmokerKing · 03-03-2011, 11:07 AM

Maybe wrap some wire over each rib and the rack to prevent any racks from dropping?

J_Don · 03-03-2011, 11:42 AM

Fine looking ribs. My Ribolator is still on my To Buy list, didn't make it last year.

03-03-2011, 09:23 AM	#1
SmokerKing is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Sunny AZ	Rib-O-Lator test Run...Success!! Purchased the Rib-O-Lator a few months ago and modified BUFORD to accept the rotisserie. First chance to try it out yesterday and the BB's turned out fantastic. Not sure if it was the meat or the Rib-O-Lator as these were the only two variables that I did different. Only thing I don't like about the Rib-O-Lator is that it only holds 4 racks, but there's no more room in a drum. The motor is a little loud, but like any UDS, you can set and forget.

03-03-2011, 10:27 AM	#3
Downtown Smokeout Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-10 Location: Evansville, IN	You just added something to my wish list. What mods did you have to do, other than drill holes for the rotisserie? If I need to build another UDS just for ribs I guess I will. __________________ Aaron Weber Imperial Sequoia (restoration in progress) Weber Platinum (The Green Lantern) Weber OTS 22.5 Weber SJ UDS (with more to come) Cheapo gasser Old Smokey ES (A gift, don't buy one) Humble member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers Honor bound to protect, prepare, and serve

03-03-2011, 10:30 AM	#4
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA Name/Nickname : Tim	They sure do look good, Rib-O-Lator is on my short list of future purchases as well. __________________ Backwoods Party G2 MAK 1 Star XL BGE SM BGE Weber 26" & JJ Blackstone 36" & 22" Brick Santa Maria Pit

03-03-2011, 10:35 AM	#5
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	Nice looking ribs! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

03-03-2011, 10:40 AM	#6
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Your ribs look great! I used my ribolator with some venison brats on the drum not long ago..they turned out so tasty. Cooked very evenly. I was happy with the results. I need to try some ribs too. __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

03-03-2011, 09:25 AM	#2
El Lobo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-18-11 Location: Great White North	Nice looking ribs. But like you said, you introduced two new variables, so no telling if the rib-o-lator helped.

03-03-2011, 10:41 AM	#7
NeoTrout is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Elmhurst, Illinois	Those are some good lookin' ribs! __________________ Steve [B]"Le Grille? What the hell is that?"[/B] Klose 20x48 Deluxe Offset Pipe Smoker Weber 22.5, Weber 22.5 w/Rotisserie Weber Performer, Weber Ranch Kettle, 18" WSM Weber Smokey Joe, Weber Homer Simpson Smokey Joe Bayou Classic Turkey Fryer, Blackstone 28" Griddle Brinkmann Smoke'n Grill, UDS, Weber 26" H-D FLHR

03-03-2011, 10:49 AM	#9
Big D BBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-08-11 Location: Waseca, MN	Rib-O-Lator I like the ribulator, it does work well. Only caution is to make SURE that the ribs don't hang over the trays and are balanced in the center of the tray. I've lost racks down into grill because the got hung up and flipped out of the little tray. I think it would be even better, if he made a cage that latched over the top of the meat and the trays didn't stay parellel to the ground and the meat rotated 360 degrees as it went around. Now that would be cool. __________________ Bourbon Brothers BBQ

03-03-2011, 11:02 AM	#12
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	looks great. congrats. __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. 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]

03-03-2011, 11:05 AM	#13
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Very Nice

03-03-2011, 11:07 AM	#14
SmokerKing is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Sunny AZ	Maybe wrap some wire over each rib and the rack to prevent any racks from dropping?

03-03-2011, 11:42 AM	#15
J_Don is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-02-09 Location: Hattiesburg, MS	Fine looking ribs. My Ribolator is still on my To Buy list, didn't make it last year. __________________ Weber 22.5 Silver, Weber 22.5 Gold Weber 22.5 Performer, Weber 22.5 WSM Weber Smokey Joe & Weber Smokey Joe Mini WSM Kenmore Elite Gasser w/ Rotisserie Cajun Cooker (3) UDS In Progress [COLOR=#0000ff]BLUESMAN[/COLOR] Splashproof [COLOR=#0000ff]BLUE [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Thermapen :bow:[/COLOR] H D FXSTD

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