First smoke tomorrow, 2 racks of baby backs!

[DivotMaker]

Way to go, Rob!  I knew they'd be great with the plan you had!  So easy not foiling, huh?

[DivotMaker]

I am tempted to, in the future, use the BCS-460 controller and a SSR to regulate the temp of the beast.  I already built a wireless control beer brewing system utilizing the BCS, this would be a cinch!  I could easily set up a wireless temp controller for the SI2

OK, Rob, you're definitely going to have to provide us more details on this in a new thread under "Mods and Upgrades!"  We have some real BBQ geeks (no offense, Ben) on here who are probably drooling over just the jargon you used!  lol!  Some of us "lazy Q" guys are just thrilled to have an upgrade like the Auber PID!  This is definitely some kind of "next level" stuff, here!

[DivotMaker]

Hey Rob, what did you think of the Famous Dave's Rib Rub?  ...just curious. 

Also one minor recommendation:  I noticed your water pan was on a shelf below the ribs.  I would recommend you try a pan that will fit on the bottom of the smoker, tucked up against the smoke box.  I use disposable aluminum mini-loaf pans.  The nestle in nicely against the box.  The reason I recommend this is that 1) it heats the liquid better and acts as a better heat sink, and 2) it doesn't block the heat flow in the box.  The small pan you used shouldn't be a problem, but some folks have had temperature issues when they use a larger pan between the element and the meat.  Many of us have been there with lots of trial-and-error, so it's just my 2-cents!

[benjammn]

Agreed on the pan. Since not putting in a pan above the smoke box, temps have been better. I know now that it has to do with the factory location of the thermocouple and the coolness of the pan causing false temps.

[DivotMaker]

Plus, having the liquid right next to the smoke box will keep it heated to the boiling point, so more moisture is produced.

[Speedy captain]

Good points chaps!

I will keep all of this in mind during my next smoke.

[GeeBee]

OK Rob, I posted the recipe over in other foods, under Montgomery Inn Baked Beans. These beans go great with anything BBQ. Hope you try them and enjoy.

[Speedy captain]

Thanks Gary... I appreciate it.  I am planning another smoke for the first week of March, I have 10 days off, so I plan to enjoy myself!

I may start planning my wireless temp controller too, if so, I will post that over in the other forum!

[benjammn]

I will be interested to see what you come up with on the wifi controller.

[DivotMaker]

I will be interested to see what you come up with on the wifi controller.

Hehe...thought you might, Ben!