dude, your on a rib quest. rib quest are the best. i went on one awhile back.
1) I noticed most of the dudes on there smoke a rack of ribs at 275 for about 4 hours.
1a) perfect. that what i use.
2) Many of them wrap the ribs for the last hour meat side down on a bed of different mixtures - it seems rather common to put it on brown sugar and honey - some use a little apple juice - what are some thoughts on that? I really like a smokier rib and not so sweet so I am wondering if anyone uses that method and how to cut down on the sweetness with different products during the foil wrap.
2b) when i wrap my ribs i use butter, brown sugar and honey. love it. if i didn't want it so sweet i would use butter, brown sugar and honey.
3) I watched them cut up some ribs in a St. Louis style that looked outstanding - for those of you who like the St. Louis style over the Baby Backs - what is the reason for your preference? (I don't know that I have ever had St. Louis style ribs so I have nothing to compare - other than I prefer BB's to beef ribs)
3c) i do love my babybacks but today i noticed that my babybacks were $4 lb and spares were $2.50. looks like my new fav is spares.
Thanks for the input.
4u) your welcome my friend. ribs are fun. 1000 different ways to cook ribs. is anyway right. nope. is anyway wrong. nope.
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