A Rib Question

LMAJ · 12-14-2011, 04:57 AM

As I was driving to work this morning a thought came to me... does anyone cut their ribs into individual bones before you smoke them? Seems crazy, but I was thinking you would get more rub on the surface, but I think it might lead to them getting dried out.

So - anyone ever done it??

Skidder · 12-14-2011, 05:09 AM

Yup they will dry out long before there tender. I have seen people steam them then dry rub and grill them quick but not steam and smoke. Iwould have to say they would lose some flavor by steaming but I ain't to sure I've never tried it.

southernstyle · 12-14-2011, 06:42 AM

the only way it works is to fry them. try to smoke them and they wil be really drie as skidder said

Gore · 12-14-2011, 06:53 AM

The only way I had these was grilled in Spain. The (spare) ribs were cut in pairs and cooked direct for about 10 minutes total. They were tender enough, not dry, and very tasty. Pork there has a lot more marbling than what we get here, so I don't know how well it would translate. You should also consider that there isn't a whole lot of difference between a BB rib and a pork chop.

expatpig · 12-14-2011, 07:09 AM

I remember a thread from several months ago about a technique of cutting the ribs individually and making a "mountain of ribs" with good results.

Pyle's BBQ · 12-14-2011, 11:22 AM

BBQ Pit Boy have a video of doing spare ribs that way.

Mountain Spare Ribs recipe by the BBQ Pit Boys - YouTube

Jaskew82 · 12-14-2011, 12:44 PM

Good video, thanks for that.

Midnight Smoke · 12-14-2011, 01:27 PM

I had the same thought awhile back too. Probably be dry as you thought, unless you Par-Boil Em...

LMAJ · 12-14-2011, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the responses guys - it's funny what runs through your head as you are driving...
That's a good video Bryan -thanks for posting - think I may give that a try some time for something differrent.

tortaboy · 12-14-2011, 09:37 PM

I watched the video without the sound turned on....could still hear that dude's voice in my head. ummmmmm...mmmmmmm

12-14-2011, 04:57 AM	#1
LMAJ Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A Rib Question As I was driving to work this morning a thought came to me... does anyone cut their ribs into individual bones before you smoke them? Seems crazy, but I was thinking you would get more rub on the surface, but I think it might lead to them getting dried out. So - anyone ever done it?? __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1 18.5 new to me WSM Super Fast BLUE and RED Thermapen 1 - The Great Outdoors Smoker Sea Bug cooker 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al _______________________________________ Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

12-14-2011, 06:42 AM	#3
southernstyle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-26-11 Location: okeechobee, fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	the only way it works is to fry them. try to smoke them and they wil be really drie as skidder said __________________ roger. Sponsored by oakridge bbq. stumps baby with digi q 2. doublebarrel 250 gallon offset

12-14-2011, 06:53 AM	#4
Gore somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods ... and Nazis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The only way I had these was grilled in Spain. The (spare) ribs were cut in pairs and cooked direct for about 10 minutes total. They were tender enough, not dry, and very tasty. Pork there has a lot more marbling than what we get here, so I don't know how well it would translate. You should also consider that there isn't a whole lot of difference between a BB rib and a pork chop. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1"

12-14-2011, 07:09 AM	#5
expatpig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-20-10 Location: Cochrane, On. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I remember a thread from several months ago about a technique of cutting the ribs individually and making a "mountain of ribs" with good results. __________________ "When I was in Canada, I had a lot of time to think."- Doug Sahm [B][COLOR=red]UDS x 5[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=red][B]Weber Performer[/B][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=red]Napoleon Apollo[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=#ff0000][B]GOSM[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][B][I]CSBBQA, KCBS, NOBS(Northern Ontario Barbecue Society)Professional Barbecue Team. USAJFKCENMA.[/I][/B][/COLOR]

12-14-2011, 11:22 AM	#6
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BBQ Pit Boy have a video of doing spare ribs that way. Mountain Spare Ribs recipe by the BBQ Pit Boys - YouTube __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

12-14-2011, 05:09 AM	#2
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yup they will dry out long before there tender. I have seen people steam them then dry rub and grill them quick but not steam and smoke. Iwould have to say they would lose some flavor by steaming but I ain't to sure I've never tried it.

12-14-2011, 12:44 PM	#7
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12-14-2011, 01:27 PM	#8
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had the same thought awhile back too. Probably be dry as you thought, unless you Par-Boil Em... __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

12-14-2011, 06:15 PM	#9
LMAJ Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the responses guys - it's funny what runs through your head as you are driving... That's a good video Bryan -thanks for posting - think I may give that a try some time for something differrent. __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1 18.5 new to me WSM Super Fast BLUE and RED Thermapen 1 - The Great Outdoors Smoker Sea Bug cooker 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al _______________________________________ Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

12-14-2011, 09:37 PM	#10
tortaboy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-11 Location: San Jose, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I watched the video without the sound turned on....could still hear that dude's voice in my head. ummmmmm...mmmmmmm

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