And So it Begins!

[Smokster]

Glad to hear your dinner turned out great. I used to add a second coat of rub after they came out of the fridge, but I also found that it was too much. I add just the one layer then refrigerate after that, no more gets added.

[jdiver]

I did the same technique, but probably put a thicker coat of rub on over the mustard. Think next time I do two pieces I'll coat one very light, and one a bit more but still less than I did this time.

Gonna eat lots of good food in the process of testing out different ways. Someone has to do it.

Thanks

[WeekendWarrior]

I would agree, I gave some baby backs a second coat after the resting in the fridge and thought it a bit much.  Had great bark though.  Next batch I'll try going a more minimalistic approach and see how I like it.

Going to try doing 1/3 with bbq sauce and rub, 1/3 with mustard and rub, and 1/3 just light rub.

[jdiver]

Please share your results.

[DivotMaker]

Experimentation is half the fun, Bruce!  Gotta find what works for you, not us!

[tbcop-is-smokin]

Hey JD
Trying my first ribs tomorrow in my #3...Glad yours turned out well. I'll make a report back. I just read that everyone suggested 235. I was thinking about 225 but I'm going to take everyone's advise and go with 235 with just a little wood.
Tony

[DivotMaker]

225 or 235 - either one will be fine.  I've smoked a bunch of racks at both, and have come to prefer the 235.  But, the ribs I've left at 225 were great, too!

[jdiver]

My second meal in my SI2. Had it for only 3 days and now 2 meals. Soaked some bone in chicken, 3 thighs and one breast, in Famous Dave's Sweet & Zesty sauce. Put them in at 250 for about 1.5h checked IT and it was 165.

The skin has a crisp to it, and inside is very juicy.

[DivotMaker]

Way to go, JD!

[Pork Belly]

That is some fine looking chicken!

[jdiver]

Thanks, It turned out great as far as the cook time/temp. But a bit heavy on the smoke flavor. I used 2 pieces of the Sugar Maple. 1 would have been enough.

[NDKoze]

Looks great JD!

One suggestion for you though. When you use the aluminum water pan, I would slide that thing right up against the smoker box.

It is great to hear that your first two smokes went well.