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Offline Smokerjunky

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First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #-1 on: November 11, 2014, 03:31:04 PM »
I got a decent deal on a rack of St. Louis style pork ribs at Fred Meyer so I figured it was time to give it a shot.

I used Pecan pellets and really liked the flavor. The ribs were certainly juicy and tender.    I got great reviews from teh family and my Son quickly volunteered to take the leftovers home with him so he could take them in his lunches this week.

They had a tiny bit of bite/tug type texture that I have read about and seen on some of the competition shows but I have decided that I like them cooked a little longer for more of a fall-off-the-bone bite - that is just the way I prefer them.  I will definately be doing the St. Louis Style again - there was a ton of meat on them and the flavor was outstanding.



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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« on: November 11, 2014, 03:32:17 PM »
Those are great looking bones!
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2014, 03:32:54 PM »
Looks good, does not look like a first try to me
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2014, 03:35:15 PM »
Great job for first time. ...or anytime.
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2014, 03:46:10 PM »
Delicious looking ribs SJ!
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2014, 03:57:31 PM »
Those look super!  Cook them to any doneness you like -- there are no style points in the back yard.  To win in competition, we have to cook them to a precise point where they pull away from the bone when you take a bite but do not fall off the bone when you cut them apart.  In my eight years experience as a judge I'd say that most entries are slightly overdone and that you are likely to score better with a slightly overdone rib than an underdone one (which will usually be a bit tough).

Here's another way to keep working toward rib results that really please you and your guests:  Most ribs in cryovac (sealed plastic) from the grocery meat counter contain a mild brine solution that extends their shelf life significantly.  When cooked, however, this solution often gives them a "hammy" taste.  If you can find some fresh, not packaged ribs at a butcher or grocer's meat counter try those next time and see if you like them better or not.  Usually the cost is about the same, but non-brined are harder to find.  Again, go with what you like but you'll probably notice the difference in flavor and texture between the two.

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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2014, 04:41:03 PM »
Nice looking bones, first time or not.
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2014, 05:01:53 PM »
Ribs look great SJ!!! Just do them the way you like them as far as doneness, I prefer mine closer to fall off the bone than underdone and too much tug. Don
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2014, 05:14:39 PM »
Those ribs certainly look good to me.... I would be a terrible judge because I love ribs!  As long as they aren't tough I'm good with it. I think the point where they about half fall off the bone and just that little bit sticks at one end perfect. 

HUB  , I never put that together about the vacuum packs before.  The local Piggly Wiggly has fresh non branded ribs that are our all time favorites. I think the pork used for them is local or at least from a neighboring state.  Thanks for the insight..
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2014, 05:46:31 PM »
Your first try ribs are outstanding, well done ;D
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2014, 12:10:23 AM »
Those are some great looking ribs, nicely done. :)
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2014, 12:39:26 PM »
Thanks everyone!!!!  :D

Hub - thanks for the pointers - we have a great butcher not too far down I-5.  Next time I do ribs I will run down there and pick up some fresh non-cryo packs.
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2014, 01:08:15 PM »
Beautiful looking moist ribs.
Nicely done. :)
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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2014, 01:24:49 PM »
They had a tiny bit of bite/tug type texture that I have read about and seen on some of the competition shows but I have decided that I like them cooked a little longer for more of a fall-off-the-bone bite - that is just the way I prefer them.

They look great, and I don't blame you one bit for preferring them cooked a tad longer. I prefer them just on the side of falling off the bone tender too.

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Re: First try at St. Louis Style Ribs
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2014, 02:19:38 AM »
They look great!