I rubbed two slabs of spareribs last night with the intention of
smoking them today. However, we've been having pouring rain and
thunderstorms that most likely aren't going to clear up until after
midnight. I made a rub out of kosher salt, freshly-ground pepper,
paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cayenne
pepper, and dry mustard. I wrapped them in foil, and put them in the
fridge. This was about 2-3 A.M. this morning. Will they keep ok until I
smoke them tomorrow (Tuesday), when the weather is supposed to be sunny
and warm?

Thanks,

Jim

On 30 May 2005 13:29:39 -0700, wrote:

>I rubbed two slabs of spareribs last night with the intention of
>smoking them today. However, we've been having pouring rain and
>thunderstorms that most likely aren't going to clear up until after
>midnight. I made a rub out of kosher salt, freshly-ground pepper,
>paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cayenne
>pepper, and dry mustard. I wrapped them in foil, and put them in the
>fridge. This was about 2-3 A.M. this morning. Will they keep ok until I
>smoke them tomorrow (Tuesday), when the weather is supposed to be sunny
>and warm?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim


I had a similar situation last Labor Dy when we had to go out of town
for a funeral. The rubbed ribs sat in the fridge for two day and
were very good when we got back and smoked them. Ours were wrapped in
plastic wrap rather than foil. I do not know if that would make a
difference but we never use foil for food that we refrigerate or
freeze.

> wrote in message

> Will they keep ok until I
> smoke them tomorrow (Tuesday), when the weather is supposed to be sunny
> and warm?

Sure, and at least a day after that.

They'll be
--
Mike Willsey (Piedmont)
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for a few days if need be.