Ever since Captain Jack showed a picture of some very beautiful beef ribs on one of his posts, I have been hungry for beef ribs. I thought that they might have had them at Smitty's, but they did not. So, this past Sunday, I smoked a couple of slabs and they were um-good. Even Dixie loved them as I received 2 paws up from her. I still have that craving for beef ribs, so I went back to supermarket and I purchased another package of the same beef ribs which have two slabs, and another package of beef ribs with a much longer bone like maybe from a rib roast or something or non-trimmed back ribs. They were a lot less expensive at $1.18 per lb than the other back ribs which were $2.18 per lb. But, they had meat on them just the same. Dixie will really like that big bone.
So, I just finished preparing the ribs by basting them with mayo and then sprinkled my rub on them for a little added flavor. Not too much this time. Then they got wrapped and went into the fridge for an overnight stay. The wife is looking forward to this.
So, I am going to fire up the Cheyenne tomorrow and let it do its job. I intend to make sure that I can maintain 250 degrees for six hours or maybe 5 1/2 or whatever. When I wrap them, I have to check that I have enough beef broth to put into the tinfoil wrap or I will use apple juice.
Too bad Jaxon isn't here to participate, we could double the order and participate in the ritual of smoke. And, maybe video tape two guys having a good time around the smoker.
Now, I have to think about a side dish that goes with ribs. Aha! I just thought of the best side dish that goes with ribs---------------------------------------------------MORE RIBS. To hell with the rest of the stuff. They are nothing but fillers and distractions from the good stuff.
Alright, we'll touch base tomorrow.
Ed