high heat spare ribs ....

[frost54]

What does everyone think about doing spare ribs at 330-350? I'm sure there are threads on this subject but I did not see a search option.

 

[Boshizzle]

It will work if you can keep them out of direct heat and you are careful with your use of sugar. But, my guess is they will be greasy.

 

[sandiegobbq]

I have done them 300-325 with good results.

 

[Smokin Ribs]

Ed Mitchell cooks em "hot n fast"

 

[frost54]

I didn't intend on using that high a temp but I accidentally used to much farking charcoal. Oh well .... I guess I'll see what happens.

 

[El Ropo]

I always do ribs at 275-325, and they turn out great, not greasy at all. Nice bark, fully rendered. I don't foil, spritz, mop, or any other stuff, just let er' rip till they pass the bend test, usually about 3.75-4 hours.

I'm in bed snoozing by the time the guys are done with the 3-2-1 method.

 

[Boshizzle]

I didn't intend on using that high a temp but I accidentally used to much farking charcoal. Oh well .... I guess I'll see what happens.

It is rumored that the gorilla from Unadilla cooks ribs in less than 3 hours at high temps in the 300F range.

But, I think at such high temps it doesn't allow enough time to render out fat adequately.

 

[sandiegobbq]

I have lowered the heat by adding charcoal on top of what you have and closing the vents for a short time.

 

[bigabyte]

Foil partway to avoid burning the bark, otherwise go for it.:thumb:

 

[frost54]

The ribs ended up coming out pretty good. They seemed a little dry to me. Next time will probably foil a little earlier. The wife however thought they were the best ribs I've made. Of course I didn't tell her that it was an accident to begin with. I'll definitely mess around with the high heat stuff a little more. Planning on a high heat brisket. Sorry no pron it was late.

 

[Boshizzle]

Congrats, bro! I'm glad it worked out for you.

Funny story: I had to get some ribs done really fast last weekend. I cooked them at 300F and foiled after about 1.5 hours. One fellow who ate them said that if I were a woman he would propose to me. But, I thought they were a bit greasy.

I'm glad it worked out for you. Have fun experimenting!

 

[frost54]

I will probably foil after 1.5 hours next time Boshizzle. Bigabyte also mentioned foiling half way but by then i was on my way.

 

[caliking]

I've used Big Al's method for fast ribs- bank the coals on one side of a kettle, put the spares on the other side and let it rip at 450 for about 45mins or until they pass the bend test. Works well when pinched for time.

 

[Phrasty]

High heat works great for ribs as long as they are NOT cut too thin or too lean! If so, they may tend to get a bit dry...

Cheers

 

[Chef Country]

my smoker very rarely gets under 300* but that's how you do it when you don't have much time to cook