Practicing My Rib Cooks

[Old Glory]

Still working on my technique but I'm getting better. Followed HowToBBQRight's process. Used his AP Rub and Oakridge Secret Weapon. Wrapped with butter and brown sugar and a little apple juice. Came out very tasty.

[jfmorris]

Looks good!

My favorite ribs are Last Meal Ribs, here on AR, and most recently, Blasphemy Ribs, which you can find out about here in The Pit.

[JGo37]

I'm trying to decide what to do with a full packer bone-in pork loin. Cutting up into 2-bone for blasphemy style comes to mind. Or frenching to get that crown-look is in the running. OK - I'll post for suggestions now.

[Old Glory]

Will check that out. Blasphemy as well.

[JGo37]

Practicing? Those are good looking ribs. What did you cook them on, how, and what other results are you looking for?

[Old Glory]

Cooked on my Humphrey's Queb'd Battle Box. Trying to get the right flavor profile. My wife and 5 YO don'y like spicy so I am trying for tangy and sweet. Also the past few ribs were a touch over done. Great to eat but a little to fall off the bone. I am trying to get a feel for when the ribs are done. I like mine with a little bit of crispness so I am practicing.

These could have used a bit more smoke. I am learning my new smoker as well.

[Steve R.]

I haven't done this with SLC ribs, but I would think it would be in the same ballpark. The bend test works well for those, but not as well for BBR's, which is why I check the temp instead.

[Spinaker]

I am looking at getting a cabinet smoker. How are you liking this one? I am torn between this and the Chubby Backwoods.

[Old Glory]

Spinaker Works great. Takes a while to heat up but hold temp rock steady for hours. I use a Pitviper fan and Fireboard. Tons of real-estate on it. Only complaint I have ever heard is the potential to rust but I store mine in the garage. Any other questions ask away I'll be happy to help.

[klflowers]

Can you let us know when and where your next practice session is going to be please?

[Old Glory]

LOL...you Bet!

[Troutman]

Those are some good looking ribs. I too use the Oakridge Secret Weapon, it's even good on chicken !!!

[Old Glory]

My wife doesn't like things overly spicy so Secret Weapon is great. More on the sweet and savory side rather than a sharp heat.

[RonB]

I'd say your days of practicing are over.

[Black99vette]

Ribs are looking good!

[Frozen Smoke]

Nice looking ribs! Looks and sounds like you are gearing up for competition cooking? As far as knowing when they are done the bend test is the fool proof method I use but if you wrap your ribs this method isn't really possible which is one reason I have never wrapped. You are right on with the Oak Ridge Secret Weapon that stuff along with all their other stuff is great!