Ok guys. Here's my try at the h&f ribs. I used a full chimney of kbb to start. Once dumped I added a handful of the charbroil lump charcoal on top, left the lid open until it was going. Dome and grate settled in around 425-450. Once i was happy with the temp, ribs went on.
I was using spare ribs for the cook thinking the fat would help with the high heat. It's in the 40's today so at the 45 minute mark I threw on some more lump and basted the ribs with Parkay. This maintained the ribs at the same temp for the duration. Everything open top and bottom.
The ribs got seasoned with another trial spice that @wessonjb had used for his mayo ribeye's, the midnight expresso by Tango spice company. It was very good on the ribeye and I've seen it on some y/t channels I watch so first go with it on some ribs. It worked great. It didn't burn with the high heat, the ribs stayed moist, except the flap meat from the back, they burned up.
I checked them around 1 3/4 hour mark. They were probing nice but not just yet. Gave them another 15 minutes, slid in and out easily, so 2 hours total and they probed tender. Sauced and let that set up for a couple minutes then pulled.
I'd say it was a total success. They have a different texture than low and slow ribs, but I really enjoyed the flavor profile and slight crunch or char, for lack of better word, they give. I left the membrane on, just scored, as to help them hold together and that added to the texture as @HoosierKettle said it did on his ribs.
A couple thoughts and questions. Anyone do bb's with this method? I used a low sugar rub for the possible burn. Anyone try a high sugar rub? And, don't sauce to early. It doesn't take long for the sauce to set up.
I'll definitely be doing these more often for times where 5-6 hours won't allow, and keep my low and slow, cleaning garage, drinking beer all afternoon ribs too. It was about 3 hours from the time I lighted the coals to the time I was eating the ribs.
Here some pics. No pretty plating, or special garnishes. Down and dirty pics.
Have a good one fella's!
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Topic: Trying the hot and fast ribs (Read 1312 times)
