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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: scoobydufus on December 06, 2014, 09:32:00 PM

Title: My first cook..
Post by: scoobydufus on December 06, 2014, 09:32:00 PM: Hey there,

So I took the plunge and did my first cook today. A few friends wanted ribs, so we did two racks and they came out great.
Next time, I'm going to leave them in the pit for another 1/2 hour but I'm really impressed with the PBC. It's awesome. :-)

It was about 40 degrees with light rain outside. Total cook time was 3:20.

(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/swf127/first-ribs_zps175612b9.jpg)
Title: Re: My first cook..
Post by: hikerman on December 06, 2014, 09:38:51 PM: Nice looking ribs Scooby! :P
Title: Re: My first cook..
Post by: scoobydufus on December 06, 2014, 09:57:47 PM: Thanks. I'm still trying to figure out how to gauge done-ness. Is there an internal temp I should be shooting for to hit tender but not falling off the bone?
Title: Re: My first cook..
Post by: hikerman on December 06, 2014, 10:30:39 PM: With ribs I don't really check IT temp. I give a rib bone a twist, from that you can tell how close you are. Generally when the meat starts shrinking on the bone you're getting close. But it's all a personal opinion.
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Post by: muebe on December 06, 2014, 10:31:21 PM: They look great!

Nice first cook!
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Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on December 06, 2014, 10:54:22 PM: For a first cook that is looking pretty darn good, nicely done. ;)
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Post by: Smokin Don on December 06, 2014, 11:00:58 PM: That was a great first cook!!! Ribs look good!!! Don
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Post by: CDN Smoker on December 07, 2014, 04:08:35 AM: Good looking color ;D
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Post by: HighOnSmoke on December 07, 2014, 06:48:23 AM: Ribs look real tasty!
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Post by: sliding_billy on December 07, 2014, 06:57:13 AM: Very nice looking bones.
Title: My first cook..
Post by: Pappymn on December 07, 2014, 09:38:56 AM: Nice looking ribs! I use a toothpick. If it goes in nice and easy they are done.
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Post by: tlg4942 on December 07, 2014, 10:36:53 AM: Excellent looking ribs.
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Post by: IR2dum on December 07, 2014, 11:30:56 AM: scoobydufus, those ribs look delicious.
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Post by: aliengriller on December 07, 2014, 11:42:04 AM: To test doneness, lift a rack up with a pair of tongs, IF they bend freely in the middle and/or fall apart they are done. Try not to get them SO done they fall apart---they might be too done and dry by then, even if you have sauced and/or mopped them. Also watch how far the bones have pulled back. About 1/2 to 3/4" all the way around and generally you're good. Beats poking holes all over trying to get a temp reading. Never tried the toothpick (thought that was for cakes--LOL), but worth a shot.
Title: My first cook..
Post by: Pappymn on December 07, 2014, 12:01:17 PM: Quote from: aliengriller on December 07, 2014, 11:42:04 AM
To test doneness, lift a rack up with a pair of tongs, IF they bend freely in the middle and/or fall apart they are done. Try not to get them SO done they fall apart---they might be too done and dry by then, even if you have sauced and/or mopped them. Also watch how far the bones have pulled back. About 1/2 to 3/4" all the way around and generally you're good. Beats poking holes all over trying to get a temp reading. Never tried the toothpick (thought that was for cakes--LOL), but worth a shot.

Got that tip from the rub master.....Sparky
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Post by: CaptJack on December 07, 2014, 01:17:10 PM: nice bones ;)
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Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 08, 2014, 09:53:53 AM: Toothpick test has served me well for ribs. The toothpick should slide in through the ribs effortlessly.