1st Baby Backs

[ModelMaker]

In a effort to get the Mrs. to quit badmouthing my supposed inability to produce worthy BBQ ribs I went and looked up a old high school buddies meat market. I was going to after all this time spend the huge bucks on a couple racks of BB's.
They had BB's from a supplier 2 to a pack for $2.99 a lb, but the counter gal said I should try these other ones that they trim. They were loin end BB's with the membrane already removed and ready to rinse and rub.
They were $3.80 lb but looked sooo meaty and I just lost it and grabbed two racks about two lbs each.

Gave 'em a good rubbin, oh I made some rolls earlier that morning too!!

Threw em on the EDS @ 240*. I cooked em bone down for 1 hr, spritzed w/apple juice then flipped meat down for another 1/2 hr. Wrapped in foil for 1 1/2 hrs (ok, we took a nap) Unwrapped and sauced one, made the twice baked taters and let everything go for about 45 mins more.

Mission accomplished !! Wife said they were as good as any she has tasted from the comps last year. (Thats why I bring a cooler, so she can share the things I do).
Here's what I thought. First they were WAY GOOD.. but they were too done, about 45 mins I would say (damn nap!!). Also I butchered the hell out of them cutting them up. (tips from you appreciated).

Will I spend the $3.80 lb for BB's again? Yes, for showin off or comps ( If I get the bug). But next time I'll try the two pack for a more reasonable price.
All in all, a good day was had.
ModelMaker

 

[icemn62]

Good lookin ribs. Nothing like feeding the wife and having her love your Que

 

[vr6Cop]

Ugly food comes out the same as pretty food.

Either way, those are some pretty ribs IMO, especially for a first time. They look a heckuva lot better than mine ever do. Good jeorb. :eusa_clap

 

[chromesporty]

If I'm cooking 'em for myself, fallin' off da bone is the only way to go.

 

[Bill The Grill Guy]

I am no expert here by any means but a few observations:

You may not want to use straight apple juice for spritzing. Try cutting it by 1/2 with water. The sugar in the juice tends to burn meat.

You may not want to go meat side down with the ribs. The little bit of knowlege I have with the drum cookers is its a form a direct heat. The bone side will take the heat better.

Have you tried the 3/2/1 method? 3 hours in the smoke, 2 hours in foil on the cooker then 1 hour out of foil on the cooker. You may have adjust the time a little.

As far as cutting the ribs, the thinner blade the better. I use a fellet knife and cut from the back side so I can see the spot between the meat and the bone. Also, take LONG strokes and dont push through the meat. That will tear the top.

Looked good to me. Hell, if its not in a comp dont worry about the looks.

Good luck on your next rib cook.

 

[bbqbull]

Great looking ribs to me.

Might I suggest you try cutting them next time with a non-serrated knife. I believe thats what I see in the photo. Eyes going to hell mod.

Use a very sharp knife and I think you will have a much better looking product IMHO.

 

[HeSmellsLikeSmoke]

Ribs look like some great eating.

I am sure that 1 1/2 hours in foil is way too much for BBs - even for "fall off the bone" ones. I have cut my BB foil time to only 1/2 hour for the way I like them.

I bet a Hollywood cut would have left much cleaner looking cuts.

 

[backyardchef]

Electric knife is good for things that tender, too....

 

[ModelMaker]

I was going for a variation on the 3-2-1. The EDS is a microwave smoker, I am just getting used to all the different cuts of meat and cooking times. I thought I would do 1.5-1.5-and then see. To do over again I would have wrapped them for only a hour and finished in 30 or 45 min.
This is the first time I've wrapped ribs. Jury is still out on next time. I can see using foil for a thick chunk o meat but I don't know about ribs.
Oh by the way, the chick at the meat counter said I should put them babies in the oven with a couple cans of Coke for an hour.
I explained to her about ovens and Coke for $3.80 lb ribs!!!!
ModelMaker

 

[Norcoredneck]

Spritz with 50/50 apple juice/Jack Daniels. Always a hit. Besides leave the bottle out, few shots and decisions come easier! :twisted:

 

[bbqjoe]

I've never seen a reason for foiling ribs.
I just don't get it.

 

[Plowboy]

Okay, ribs look good, but those potatoes are calling my name!!!