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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #60 on: November 22, 2017, 10:24:58 AM »
Will try a rub with some sugar/mustard/etc

My brisket does have fair amt of bark (most of fat is trimmed before cooking) and nice and dark (but cooks > 12 hours).  I use only salt and pepper also.  Why the difference?..

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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #61 on: December 20, 2017, 08:07:52 PM »
Interesting read , and just curious what would you suggest ( cook time ) for St Louis style ribs .
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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #62 on: December 20, 2017, 08:17:02 PM »
Interesting read , and just curious what would you suggest ( cook time ) for St Louis style ribs .
St. Louis spares typically take about an hour longer than baby backs. 
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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #63 on: December 20, 2017, 08:47:22 PM »
Thanks Dave , which more or less is what i thought and something that never hurts to ask considering there are always so many opinion's on here if you know what I mean .
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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #64 on: October 13, 2018, 03:31:05 PM »
on D2, what racks do I place the ribs. top, middle or closer to the bottom. two racks of ribs. also, do I cover vent hole or let it be open.

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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #65 on: October 13, 2018, 08:31:03 PM »
I have a 3 and start in the middle position then up one and then 1 below middle if I need more.  But that is just me.
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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #66 on: October 17, 2018, 05:25:20 PM »
on D2, what racks do I place the ribs. top, middle or closer to the bottom. two racks of ribs. also, do I cover vent hole or let it be open.

I put them about 3-4 " from the top of the smoker whatever rack that is and then make sure that I have a good 2-3" of space open space above the meat when I put any subsequent racks in below the top rack to ensure enough smoke/air/heat circulation.

And I know many people here smoke at 235 and love the results, but I tried it a couple of times and it may seem small and maybe it is in my head, but I think I get better results at 225. But, I'll echo what Dave said, with "That is just me and how I like and prefer to do it".
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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #67 on: July 04, 2019, 08:26:15 PM »
Just finished seasoning my 2d, preping baby backs for my first smoke tomorrow. 

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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #68 on: July 05, 2019, 10:22:41 AM »
Welcome Fishnerd!  Congrats on the new smoker.  Feel free to add to your signature  on your profile just a little info.  Maybe first name, location, equipment, etc..  totally voluntary, so add as you wish.

You have already taken 2 great first steps.  First you bought the SI.  Second, you are reading the forum to take advantage of he experience of thousands of smokes on these smokers.  Let us know how the ribs turned out.

BTW, you are about to make more friends, especially neighbors!
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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #69 on: July 05, 2019, 01:48:54 PM »
Welcome from SE Arizona. May I suggest you intro yourself in the introduction section?  It will be beneficial to all.
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« Reply #70 on: July 05, 2019, 02:05:09 PM »
Just finished seasoning my 2d, preping baby backs for my first smoke tomorrow.
Welcome Ken,
You are going to enjoy your new smoker and ribs are a great first and anytime smoke.
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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #71 on: November 04, 2020, 02:42:33 PM »
A point of clarification: The yellow mustard - is that the French's liquid or a dry powder ?
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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #72 on: November 04, 2020, 07:38:41 PM »
A point of clarification: The yellow mustard - is that the French's liquid or a dry powder ?
Just good old yellow mustard, cheap as you can buy!
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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #73 on: November 28, 2021, 05:49:02 PM »
Did some spare ribs for Thanksgiving using this as a guide. They turned out well. Pics below. Used a mix of maple and apple wood. Yellow mustard binder and “Loot N’ Booty” rub (bought it at Cabelas). Put the Left Hand Brewing Co. beer in the smoker bath, and in the crockpot with the tips n trimmings. Set at 235 and did the no-peek for 4.5 hours. Took about 6.5 hours overall.

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Re: Baby Back Ribs - Step-by-Step, with How to Time Your Cook
« Reply #74 on: November 28, 2021, 07:29:46 PM »
Mighty good looking food.  Nicely done!
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