Poll on Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
"Theron" > wrote in message
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> I'm ready to head to the breezeway and start on a rack of baby back ribs.
> I thought it be interesting and helpful to we NG readers to question your
> thoughts on the following about grilling baby back ribs. All the below
> suggests we're using the round 22" Weber with indirect heat. However all
> thoughts using any cooking apparatus will be appreciated.
>
> 1. Do you rub with anything in addition to salt and pepper?
> 2. Do you use any commercial "rubs"?
> 3. I paint with half strength cider vinegar before seasoning. Any
> thoughts about painting?
> 4. How long do you rub and paint before the meat goes onto the
> grill?
> 5. Do you indirectly heat with coals on both sides or one side?
> 6. What's the best temp to cook the ribs? 215F to ????
> 7. Do you cook the ribs over a water pan, or with dry heat? I'm
> particularly interested in consensus about this with a bullet smoker,
> though that's not what I'm doing today.
> 8. Do you ever wrap in foil for the last 30-60"?
> 9 If so do you foil routinely or because you have to when things
> get too dry? I know this has been beaten up recently.
> 10. What have I forgotten and what should I do about it?
>
> Thanks so much, and a happy holiday to all,
>
> Ed
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I don't cook no baby backs
Big Jim
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