shdybrady
Knows what a fatty is.
- Joined
- Jun 18, 2010
- Location
- Cumming ga
Im hoping this might become a sticky up top. But I want to make an instructional thread on how to tell when the meat is done. Where people who have future questions on what to look for and not depending on the thermometer. I know a few so Ill get it started
General: a good general test for for testing the meat is the toothpick test. When you can slide a toothpic in and it feels like butter. But when cooking a thicker cut of meat this isnt always reliable.
Ribs: The toothpick test will work on this and will be a good quick test for indication to try the bend test.
The bend test Is when you grab the rack of ribs from one end and grab with a pair of tongs. When you pick the ribs up and it goes "limp" and the bark start to crack, thats when you know the ribs are tender.
Bone-in Boston butt: I really dont know how to test with out a bone because, I always cook one with bone in. The best way to tell is when you can grab the bone and pull it right out with out resistance. If you have to jiggle it, or pry it, then close the lid and way a bit longer
General: a good general test for for testing the meat is the toothpick test. When you can slide a toothpic in and it feels like butter. But when cooking a thicker cut of meat this isnt always reliable.
Ribs: The toothpick test will work on this and will be a good quick test for indication to try the bend test.
The bend test Is when you grab the rack of ribs from one end and grab with a pair of tongs. When you pick the ribs up and it goes "limp" and the bark start to crack, thats when you know the ribs are tender.
Bone-in Boston butt: I really dont know how to test with out a bone because, I always cook one with bone in. The best way to tell is when you can grab the bone and pull it right out with out resistance. If you have to jiggle it, or pry it, then close the lid and way a bit longer