Smoochy takes the Tendarub Challenge Part 2 has begun

[Pam Gould]

Is it done yet?  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ. 

[smokeasaurus]

We are 50 minutes in and the ribs are becoming pliable but not ready yet. Still flipping every 7 minutes

[Pappymn]

Don't forget the 90 degree bend test

[smokeasaurus]

We are exactly 1 hour into the challenge. The ribs are not ready yet. We don't have the 90 degree bend yet 

The ribs are bending more when I flip and the meat is starting to pull back from the bones.

The challenge is going to take a bit longer than advertised but I think that was due to me backing off the vents a bit too much on the PK to cut down on the airflow to keep flames down.

The PK is vented so enough air can't come in to support a fire. I had a small flame up at the beginning because I left the lid open to long when taking pics.

Just want everyone to know that Smoochy is just fine 

[muebe]

Aren't the bones supposed to be 70% exposed by now?

At 90% bone exposed and 90 degree bend they are done

I thought you were supposed to cook them with the lid up?

[smokeasaurus]

Well, I always grill with the lid down. As seen on the official Tendarub video, Percy had to use a spray bottle to keep the flames down.

We have some good bendage going on (bendage...yeah I just made that up  )

Ribs are going to come off now

[smokeasaurus]

It has been decided (hey, if Wendy wants to be called Mr.s Smoke she has to do this  )   that Wendy will take the first taste of ribs from the Tendarub challenge.

We will be given either a thumbs up (good)  waving flat hand ( so so sign ) or thumbs down (bad stay away )

Stay tuned.....................

[muebe]

Well that ain't a 90 degree bend and no bone pull away like in the video.

But the guarantee is one hour so you did what you could Smoke

[Pam Gould]

Still watching and waiting for results and taste profile. don't smoke a cigarette after..just sayin.  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ. 

[smokeasaurus]

Looking good,


All cut up, Wendy stop hiding under the table, Smoochy can see you........the meat is extremely tender


Wendy always laughs when she is extremely nervous


Here we go......


and the verdict is.......drum roll please.....


What does Smoochy get for taking the Tendarub Challenge Part 2???       A big Wendy Smooch!!  Lucky Frog

[smokeasaurus]

Here is one of the bones:


Final thoughts:

My apologies to Tendarub. I kinda turned em into a joke around here but I have to admit this is a pretty darn good product.

It took my ribs 1 hour and 10 minutes...not too shabby for fall off the bone ribs 

The texture of the ribs were not spongy. The meat had some chew to it but was very tender. I knew when I cut the rib up that I was onto something. They cut the same as ribs that were on my smoker for 6 hours.

Wendy said the texture of the ribs on the meat side felt like the ribs were almost fried. She really enjoyed them and she didn't even add bbq sauce which she always does.

The ribs did not have a smoke ring, but they had a nice smokey flavor to them. They were really good and Wendy and I killed the entire rack in one setting.

Suggestions:

I would rub them down first with your favorite rub a couple of hours before adding the Tendarub and firing up the grill.
Use a good charcoal grill where you can control the air flow....( PK, Weber, Charbroil CB series)
Let the coals get past their heat curve before putting on the ribs.
I think I will try adding more rub to the rib when it is basted during the first 30 minutes for more flavor.

I have some Tendarub left and I am going to use it on some London Broil the next time we grill one up........Looks like I am going to have to order some more of this stuff......fall off the bones ribs in just about an hour........outrageous. 

I would also like to thank everybody for putting up with a 54 year old man that plays with a little stuffed frog. My brother and I have the unenviable task of clearing out our parents house next week and the Tendarub challenge was a real nice way for me to get my mind off of things...and for that I thank and appreciate all of you 

[muebe]

Ok so is TendaRub your goto way of cooking ribs now?

And are they as good as Sizzler's ribs?

[Pappymn]

Three cheers for Smoke, Wendy, and Smoochy!

[smokeasaurus]

Ok so is TendaRub your goto way of cooking ribs now?

And are they as good as Sizzler's ribs?

Well, usually when I want ribs, I have to do them on my day off. Tendarub is great for during the work week. You can get home at 5 and be eating a slab of poke ribs by 6:30-6:45....not a bad deal.

As good as the Sizzler ribs......I know Mama would have said no     ......but I think she would have liked these.

I did another rack after the challenge for the neighbors ( they watched our dogs when Wendy was in the hospital) and they liked them. They liked the char and the texture as well. They liked the fact that the ribs were not spongy and they had a tug yet the bone pulled clean.

[smokeasaurus]

Three cheers for Smoke, Wendy, and Smoochy!

Hip Hip Hooray