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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: PBC Ellis on August 04, 2016, 09:48:21 AM

Title: High Altitude Ribs
Post by: PBC Ellis on August 04, 2016, 09:48:21 AM

Venturing into first try at St. Louis Style Ribs.  I live at 5900 feet.  I am confused by the various videos that range from a 3 hour cook to as long as 5.

Any thoughts or advice would be welcome.

Ellis
PBC
More than a Mile High

Title: Re: High Altitude Ribs
Post by: smokeasaurus on August 04, 2016, 09:59:30 AM

I am currently at 6100 feet. Your cooks will take a tad bit longer. I have also noticed I do not get the hot burns like I used to get in the flat lands.

Title: Re: High Altitude Ribs
Post by: muebe on August 04, 2016, 04:11:27 PM

Higher altitude equals less oxygen so lower temps in the PBC.

Ambient temps, humidity, etc also are a factor.

Just start checking for doneness at the 3 hour mark. Maybe every 30 after that until they are to your liking.

Title: Re: High Altitude Ribs
Post by: PBC Ellis on August 04, 2016, 04:14:06 PM

Thanks Muebe - that was helpful.

Title: Re: High Altitude Ribs
Post by: spuds on August 04, 2016, 04:15:35 PM

Quote from: muebe on August 04, 2016, 04:11:27 PM

Higher altitude equals less oxygen so lower temps in the PBC.

Mike,that explains it,Im surprised that hasnt dawned on me earlier.You should try percolating coffee at altitude,doesnt work worth a bit,water boils at lower temps.