Title: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: elninohese on February 27, 2019, 06:20:24 AM
Post by: elninohese on February 27, 2019, 06:20:24 AM
i had a strange experience last time i did ribs...lump coal on on side of kettle..dual probe...had my rack of ribs on..one probe grate level hit 270 which i like...the other probe near top of ribs so guess 2 inches higher elevated..temp was saying 340? got the same readings switching probes...could not believe such a higher reading for only few inches.....so basically thinking if i want next time to cook at my ideal temp of 270...have to wait till bottom probe says 250 top says 300? thus 275?
Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 27, 2019, 08:06:24 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 27, 2019, 08:06:24 AM
Just use the force. That's what I do.
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Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on February 27, 2019, 11:25:21 AM
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on February 27, 2019, 11:25:21 AM
Do exactly what you did last time...but leave one probe in the house.
Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: Shoestringshop on February 27, 2019, 01:40:21 PM
Post by: Shoestringshop on February 27, 2019, 01:40:21 PM
Quote from: Hell Fire Grill on February 27, 2019, 11:25:21 AM
Do exactly what you did last time...but leave one probe in the house.
(X2)
Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: Davescprktl on March 01, 2019, 10:17:47 AM
Post by: Davescprktl on March 01, 2019, 10:17:47 AM
Quote from: Shoestringshop on February 27, 2019, 01:40:21 PMQuote from: Hell Fire Grill on February 27, 2019, 11:25:21 AM
Do exactly what you did last time...but leave one probe in the house.
(X2)
(X3)
Use the grate probe. You will get your best temp reading there.
Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: Jon on March 01, 2019, 10:12:05 PM
Post by: Jon on March 01, 2019, 10:12:05 PM
I usually don't use probes with ribs. The kettle is going to be at the temp you set it. Just cook the ribs offset and take them off when they feel done when you poke them.
Ribs and butts are only tricky if you cook them hot and fast. Cooking them low you only have to take them off when they are done.
Ribs and butts are only tricky if you cook them hot and fast. Cooking them low you only have to take them off when they are done.
Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: hawgheaven on March 02, 2019, 04:53:34 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on March 02, 2019, 04:53:34 AM
I NEVER use probes with ribs. Look and feel. And yes, if you are gonna use a probe for anything, grate level is all you need. Don't over-think it.
Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: JEBIV on March 02, 2019, 04:59:08 AM
Post by: JEBIV on March 02, 2019, 04:59:08 AM
sometimes i just leave all the electronics in the drawer and see if i still have TOUCH
Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: hawgheaven on March 03, 2019, 03:36:31 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on March 03, 2019, 03:36:31 AM
Quote from: JEBIV on March 02, 2019, 04:59:08 AM
sometimes i just leave all the electronics in the drawer and see if i still have TOUCH
Ditto. If I need to take temps of anything (not ribs), I use my Thermapen. I HATE cables running everywhere... Just sayin'...
Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 03, 2019, 07:19:07 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 03, 2019, 07:19:07 AM
Quote from: hawgheaven on March 03, 2019, 03:36:31 AMQuote from: JEBIV on March 02, 2019, 04:59:08 AM
sometimes i just leave all the electronics in the drawer and see if i still have TOUCH
Ditto. If I need to take temps of anything (not ribs), I use my Thermapen. I HATE cables running everywhere... Just sayin'...
Same. I'm glad I started grilling and bbq years ago when nobody used them.
I was never frustrated with being able to hold a temp because I never knew what it was
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Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: Foster Dahlet on March 03, 2019, 07:47:18 AM
Post by: Foster Dahlet on March 03, 2019, 07:47:18 AM
Quote from: hawgheaven on March 02, 2019, 04:53:34 AMThis.
I NEVER use probes with ribs. Look and feel. And yes, if you are gonna use a probe for anything, grate level is all you need. Don't over-think it.
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Title: Re: ribs temp swing few inches with probes
Post by: Foster Dahlet on March 03, 2019, 07:49:01 AM
Post by: Foster Dahlet on March 03, 2019, 07:49:01 AM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on March 03, 2019, 07:19:07 AM"I was never frustrated with being able to hold a temp because I never knew what it was"Quote from: hawgheaven on March 03, 2019, 03:36:31 AMQuote from: JEBIV on March 02, 2019, 04:59:08 AM
sometimes i just leave all the electronics in the drawer and see if i still have TOUCH
Ditto. If I need to take temps of anything (not ribs), I use my Thermapen. I HATE cables running everywhere... Just sayin'...
Same. I'm glad I started grilling and bbq years ago when nobody used them.
I was never frustrated with being able to hold a temp because I never knew what it was
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Lol! You and I are too much alike.
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