Those ribs are trouble

[RMSmoker]

I’ve had my model 1 for a while and have had good luck with pork shoulder, brisket, and even fish, but BBQ baby back ribs ALWAYS come out tough. I’ve tried taking them out early, leaving full five hours without peeking, adding a small pan of water, etc. it matters not. Always dry and tough. Now my wife has asked that I only use my Big Green Egg for ribs because they always come out good and she is sick of me ruining them.

Any ideas? I’ve seen others post their frustrations too. Maybe this model isn’t well suited for ribs? Has anyone cracked the code?

Thanks.

 

[Lonzinomaker]

i cook my ribs for 4 hours then wrap them in foil adding a mix of melted butter and honey and some brown sugar to baste/cover the ribs. Let them cook another hour. I do this with my #1. My camping partners say they're the best ribs ever.

 

[RMSmoker]

I haven’t tried that yet but will give it a shot. Thanks for the tip.