Anyone done a 'foil boat' for beef plate/dino ribs?

[DogFaced PonySoldier]

Or is it not necessary?

I'm thinking I might do a couple plates this weekend. Just wondered if this might be helpful.

[rlozinak]

I do not use a foil boat for my beef ribs. They come out great. In fact my sister says they are the best thing I have done on the LSG.

[bbqLuv]

Sounds interesting, give it a try and let us know.

[RiverJeff]

2 plates? 1 boated and 1 not? sounds very interesting

[Bob K]

Definitely. Works great. Same method as brisket, boat it after bark is pretty well set. Helps retain moisture and if you’re inclined to bump the temps it can speed things up without sacrificing quality. And unlike brisket there’s no bark on the bottom of the ribs to worry about softening. You can add liquid to the boat but I don’t bother, there will be plenty of rendered fat and juice regardless.

[DogFaced PonySoldier]

This is exactly what I wanted to know. I'm looking at a couple sets, maybe I'll do one wrapped in paper with tallow, one foil boated? I dunno... sounds like an interesting possibility.

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

there's so much marbling in them I've never had a moisture issue, but Bob K says it makes 'em better so maybe I'll give it a try next time I do some.

[Bob K]

Haha maybe I can hire you to talk to my wife. But seriously folks…lots of opinions on boats, wrapping, etc. I won’t go all the way to "makes ‘em better," but in my experience the boat gets you "as good or better" in less time. Some don’t care about the time factor, ymmv

[Bkhuna]

I haven't seen a dino rib around here in ages. I've forgotten what they taste like.