Smoking Spare Ribs

[Tax Man]

I usually trim my spare ribs prior to smoking to get St. Louis cut ribs. I'm thinking about trimming after and was wondering by doing this if it would result in a longer cook. Appreciate any feedback on this.

[CaptainMike]

This is how I do them, and there is no extra time needed.

[Oak Smoke]

+1

[bbqLuv]

Why not? I've smoked spareribs and cut into portions to serve.

[Spinaker]

I like to trim them before cooking. That way I can save the trimmings for later. I also like the way a square set of ribs fits on the smoker.

To answer your question, I really do not think it changes the overall cook time.

[Huskee]

Nah, they just have a bigger footprint untrimmed. The thickness, which is what affects heat transfer and therefore cook time, is the same.

[HouseHomey]

And you get to eat the Riblets and goodies on the side.

[CaptainMike]

Yessir! The cook's portion.

[Tax Man]

I've always saved the raw trimmings and used them for other purposes. Like the bourbon baked beans I will be smoking tomorrow. What I am planning on doing when I cook these ribs for the 4th is after cooking to trim them down to St. Louis cut and cut the trimmings into chunks of smoky pork goodness. I have a feeling they will go pretty quickly.

[TripleB]

Can't go wrong with that plan. Yum. Enjoy.