Approx time for babybacks in a Bandera?

[dgeddes]

I have a Bandera but I've never smoked ribs in it. We're going to have a little PorkFest this weekend and I've got three racks of baby backs that I want to smoke.

How long should I expect it to take at 225-250? Sorry if this is a FAQ, I'm new to this.

-Don

 

[BBQchef33]

3.5-4 hours if u wrap, 4.5 -5 hours if u dont and temps stay closer to 225. i use the middle shelves immediatly ABOVE or below the door latch.

 

[G$]

I agree with Phil, except with most things Q, err on the long side. I would plan for 5 hours unless they are particularly small.

 

[butts a fire]

4 hours almost always does it for me, I foil and use a 2-1-1 method. for a comp I put them on different racks because of the heat difference and pick the rack that has the best feel to it for the turn in.

 

[NCGrimbo]

4 hours here also. 2-1-1 method works best for me. Don't forget to load them on the left side if you haven't done the baffle mod yet.

 

[dgeddes]

Thanks for the tips guys, I've got a temporary foil baffle that I'll be using until I can get a permanent one. The weather is not looking good for this weekend so I might have to postpone but I'll pop back in and let y'all know how it went.

-D

 

[dgeddes]

Success

The weather held out and it did not rain....I not only had a successful BBQ but my guests were able to enjoy the pool.

The ribs turned out pretty good, I used a rib rub and then put on some sauce in the last hour or so. The Bandera will do ribs nicely and I'm looking forward to smoking some more sometime soon.

 

[Arlin_MacRae]

Congrats on your rib score!