2nd Cook on my KBQ

[Mettius]

Today marks the second cook on my new KBQ. Schedule and weather have kept me from doing much with it since I got it.

I'm doing a rack of ribs (St. Louis cut) today for "Take 2". "Take 1" was possessed of a beautiful bark, but it was too dry. Being used to my BGE I tried to use a similar cook time. I think the KBQ just cooked faster. (Spoke with Bill today and got some tips). So here goes...

I also bought the B&D 'gator cutter. Oh, and an axe. And a chopping log. I've not split wood since I was 12 and living in PA.
The firewood sized split logs I am able to buy locally are a bit too big. So I must split most of them in half, then chop them with the 'gator. I wish the 'gator had a slightly longer cutting capacity. But it works.

Will take some photos of the ribs in progress in a bit. Right now posting this, reading the forum and enjoying beer #2.

-Mettius

[kmhfive]

Can't wait to see the perfect ribs soon to follow!

[Quailsroost Smokers]

I have a BGE as well and the KBQ cooks way faster for sure. I'm pretty sure Bill probably mentioned it, but you can do the bend test on ribs and when they start slightly tearing apart when they bend they are ready. Look at the rib section here and you will find the write ups from meathead and others on here about it. Depending on the temp you run em at, you might start checking them after 1-1/2 to 2 hours..

[Quailsroost Smokers]

http://amazingribs.com/recipes/porknography/best_BBQ_ribs_ever.html

Here you go, see #11

[Mettius]

1:50 Min in to the smoke

[Quailsroost Smokers]

Oh yeah you still got a ways to go. When you see the bones start peakin out the ends you are getting there

[Quailsroost Smokers]

Nice smoke in the pit !!

[Mettius]

Can't upload final pics. Keep getting an error... Will try tomorrow I guess. But they turned out much better this time. And in less time than on my BGE.

[kaptkobe]

About 4 hours at 225 is what I'm doing with dirty/clean 50/50