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Old 02-04-2012, 08:24 PM   #1
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Default How do you check your comp ribs for perfect "done?'

I just saw Johnny Trigg poking his with a toothpick on Pitmasters. I assume that's his method. What's your method for checking for doneness for the perfect comp rib? How small is the window to pull the ribs before they're overcooked?
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Old 02-04-2012, 08:27 PM   #2
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i poke with a toothpick also.

in foil the window can be small, they cook so quick in there.

outside of foil the window can be long...hard to time for turn in's.

pick your poison.
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Old 02-04-2012, 08:32 PM   #3
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i poke with a toothpick also.

in foil the window can be small, they cook so quick in there.

outside of foil the window can be long...hard to time for turn in's.

pick your poison.
What feel are you looking for when you poke them, Boogie? I'm really behind in comp ribs and need all the help I can get!
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Old 02-04-2012, 08:34 PM   #4
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I dont know, I overcook them on purpose. No toothpick required.
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What feel are you looking for when you poke them, Boogie? I'm really behind in comp ribs and need all the help I can get!
zero resistance. i mean ZERO. like poking water. except for the small "prick" through the "bark".

depending on the meat, 275* for 3 hours out of foil and then 1 hour in will get you very very close.
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I dont know, I overcook them on purpose. No toothpick required.
how do you know when they're overcooked but still edible?

*edit* yawn.
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I use my thermapen as a probe...never pay attention to the temp anymore...except for chicken. I look for a slight resistance in between the bones...
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I use my thermapen as a probe...never pay attention to the temp anymore...except for chicken. I look for a slight resistance in between the bones...
LOL you must have taken the Sledneck class. I always bust his chops for spending $100 on a thermapen to use like toothpick
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I just use my finger on the backside of the ribs. Should feel similar to a firmed up Jello. (if that makes any sense).
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Old 02-05-2012, 08:19 AM   #11
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I want Mike from Lakeside Smoker's advice afterall I believe he might know a little about Ribs
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I use my thermapen as a probe...never pay attention to the temp anymore...except for chicken. I look for a slight resistance in between the bones...
Gee, now I dont feel so bad...I do the same thing. They do make a great $100 toothpick

Slide into the ribs with no resistance. I also use the bend test as well: pick up with a pair of tongs at the middle and you should see the meat just start to seperate. If the ribs break in half...well you went too far. That was me last weekend...DOH!
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LOL you must have taken the Sledneck class. I always bust his chops for spending $100 on a thermapen to use like toothpick
Wrong! I used it to temp the water this morning at the polar bear plunge it was a very warm 44 degrees
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