1st Crack Baby Backs

[Joe Rinaldi]

Smoke #2 with my new 4D today. I'm doing 2 racks of baby back ribs. I coated with yellow mustard and Traeger Rib Rub last night. I'm using 4 oz of hickory and did put a can of beer in a loaf pan at the bottom of the smoker. I'll post a follow up later today.

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[SuperDave]

What temp are you smoking at?  I'd check at hour 4 for doneness to be safe. 

[Joe Rinaldi]

235.  I was thinking of waiting until hour 5. Do you think checking at the 4 hour is better? 

[Joe Rinaldi]

What do you guys recommend for saucing my ribs?  At what time and smoker temp?

[SuperDave]

235.  I was thinking of waiting until hour 5. Do you think checking at the 4 hour is better?

Can't uncook them Joe.  Start doing toothpick tests between the bones until the toothpick goes in and out like you are sticking warm butter.

[SuperDave]

What do you guys recommend for saucing my ribs?  At what time and smoker temp?

When my toothpick has just a little tug left in it, I'll sauce and start checking at 20 - 30 minute intervals.  Use same temp. 

[Joe Rinaldi]

Went 4.5hrs and sauced them.  30 min. later the toothpick test went great and they are now on the table under foil.  I love this thing!

[DivotMaker]

Way to GO, Joe!!!