Spritzing ribs; whatdoyause?

[smokenoob]

To me, spritzing ribs is a Pit-foul. 😁👍

[wrgilb]

I don't always spritz, but when I do I only use water now for a couple of reasons. I like to add additional rub during the cook and the water helps it stay on the ribs, also, when I used to use AC/apple juice I would sometimes leave the liquid in my sprayer for to long of periods of time and the nozzle would get clogged up and would be a pain to clean.

[DaveD]

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[Draznnl]

I don’t think I’ve ever spritzed ribs.

[TripleB]

I’ve been told and read that smoke does not adhere to a dry surface, but a moist one. Sounds like that has been debunked here, but I’m skeptical. However, cannot believe that spritzing ribs lowers the temp and prolongs the cook - horse feathers. It’s like saying leaving the fat cap on top of the meat provides self basting.

But to the question, I spritz after about an hour so that the rub sets and does not get washed off by spritzing. And I do it slowly. I also use whatever I have handy in the fridge and cut it with water.

FWIW……

[STEbbq]

TripleB For reference, here is Meathead on spritzing:

https://amazingribs.com/more-technique-and-science/more-cooking-science/mythbusting-basting-mopping-and-spritzing/

[TripleB]

Meathead basically re-enforced what I said. I don’t smoke food less than 250 d.

[shify]

I don’t. Ever.

[smokenoob]

What does it say on the free side 🤔

[Jerod Broussard]

Allow the naturally occurring humidity to spritz at will, if you dwell at high altitudes, good luck you poor basta......

[Spinaker]

I use equal parts liquid aminos, Apple cider vinegar, champagne vinegar and water.

I spritz when I put it on the smoker and then I will spray every 1/2 hour for the first two hours.

[Sweaty Paul]

I like the champagne vinegar idea.

[Spinaker]

Adds a little sweetness/tang to it.

[Stuey1515]

This seems to be becoming a proxy poll, I'm a no spritz, keep the bloody lid shut & let 'em cook I reckon

[jjdbike]

4 racks of loin back pork ribs after 2 3/4 hours in the KBQ w/ a water pan. Spritzed w/ acv 3 times.
This was the color I was shooting for.
Best regards!
JD

[DaveD]

Can't argue with success!

[klflowers]

Spritz with apple juice/water or acv/water. First couple hours, 3 or 4 times.

[HawkerXP]

No need to spritz when using the PBC!

[jjdbike]

No need to spritz when using the PBC!

What’s a PBC?

[HawkerXP]

PBC, PBC, PBC!

[Huskee]

He really does have a PBC!