First try at Beef Short Ribs

[THoey1963]

These are four bone planks, this being the larger of the two. There was definitely fat there, but wasn't much on top. No more than a quarter inch.

Tapped the vent a little and running around 288* now. Think I'll keep her there...

 

[Bigelow]

That sounds good can't wait to see the finished.

 

[castlepines]

Some of those monsters have about 1/2 inch of inedible fat (for me to call anything inedible is saying something) between the layers of meat plus a fat cap on top.

Yeah, what is that stuff? It seems more like cartilage. Is it still just fat?

 

[THoey1963]

Three hours in...

 

[savageford]

Looking good!!

 

[THoey1963]

Almost 5 hours in, 2/3 of it poke like butter with a toothpick. That other third, not quite. Checking it every 30 mins.

 

[mchar69]

Meat pulling back. Color great.
Way to go.

 

[THoey1963]

Finally toothpick tender all around. Took almost 5.5 hours to cook. Stuck the Thermapen in just for giggles. 200 - 205* IT. I can tell it is tender by the jiggle...

Covered with some foil and resting while the wife makes some rice for a simple dinner. Will take a final pic when I slice it.

 

[cowgirl]

They look tasty Terry!

 

[mykeystoy]

Yessir sign ,e up for a slab!

 

[Grimm5577]

you've done well, those look great. I too was amazed at how the shrink and plump. I love beef ribs! It's funny i had the same thing happen on my bones, all but the middle one went the same way, and the middle guy went the other.

 

[THoey1963]

Well, first, these were great. Very juicy and flavorful. Tasted like beef. As far as tenderness goes, the one on the most left was the most tender, the next one was still very tender, the third was good, but had a little pull, and the fourth (right most) was tough. Just not thinking that one cooked enough. Maybe another 30 mins on the smoker.

So, I just wrapped it up in foil with a sprinkle of water and I am throwing it in a 300* oven for 30 mins to an hour.

But, they were worth it and I'll just have to remember to go longer next time. Maybe cut them into two bone pieces.

 

[peeps]

Look real nice, Terry! They sure are hard to beat when they get all jiggly!

 

[c farmer]

Man they look great.

 

[THoey1963]

Thanks Y'all for all the tips. My belly and taste buds greatly appreciated it...

 

[sliding_billy]

Yeah, what is that stuff? It seems more like cartilage. Is it still just fat?

The stuff I am talking about is definitely fat.

Great looking ribs Terry!

 

[che22879]

Good lookin dino non bones.