Cut ribs before smoking?

[jeffdavidson]

Has anyone cut baby back ribs into 1-2 bone riblet sections *before* smoking on the KBQ? If so please share advice (cooking times, temps, etc.). We are having a pool party today so curious if this gets more smoke on each piece, allows them to cook faster, easier to serve, etc.

[58limited]

I've done this and they do cook faster. You get smoke on all sides so yes they will have more smoke flavor. You can sauce them or serve dry. I've even deep fried them after smoking. Take a look at "Blasphemy Ribs" on here forum:

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/the-pit-mastery-program/porknography-ribs-pulled-pork-ham-etc/398047-blasphemy-ribs

[Donw]

https://amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/pork-ribs-recipes/blasphemy-ribs-recipe/

[Mosca]

Not on KBQ, but I’ve done it that way. Six vs half a dozen, IMO. They get done faster, but the whole racks are easier to handle.

[Bkhuna]

What time/temp modifications are needed if I choose 6 vs half a dozen?

[Mosca]

Add 30 minutes one way, half an hour the other!

[N227GB]

Many folks trim BBs in half for the PBC so they don't drop in the coal basket (I double-hook).

I've not cooked with charcoal since the hurricane because tree debris is still present, so I'm using an electric Weber Q. A full slab, cut in half, and the smoker tube, really get crowded. I've considered cutting the BBs into smaller portions to manage the space better.

[barelfly]

That is blasphemy!!!!!!!

two people beat me to it….

[bbqLuv]

That happens to the best of us.

[jeffdavidson]

Decided to try 2-bone riblets this time. Using this rub shaken inside a gallon Ziploc bag for even coating:

https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Byrons-Barbeque-Seasoning-26/dp/B00258I5PM/

Dry brining in the fridge for a few hours.

[Bkhuna]

I've been a Bad Byron's fan for ages.

[fzxdoc]

I recall that mrteddyprincess did an amazing rib cook, cutting up the ribs, recently. It was for a large group. Perhaps he'll chime in here.

Here's a link to his post on the SUWYC topic.


Kathryn

[bbqLuv]

Thanks, I missed his post. Them bones are looking good.

[fzxdoc]

Agreed, bbqLuv . It is a great post.

K.

[mrteddyprincess]

fzxdoc and bbqLuv I was at the race when you kindly shared that post and I didn't reply. Thanks for posting that link and mgaretz should get all the credit for the idea :-)

[ssandy_561]

Also if you cut them into one or two bone pieces you can wrap a piece of bacon around each piece.

[TxF]

When the Local HEB’s started to get Waygu they would cut some Wagyu boneless ribs. I loved those because you could get bark on 6 sides. I use a rub with lots of brown sugar and it makes little pieces of rib candy.