My first rib cook

[Foundry37]

I picked up some Smithfield St.Louis cut ribs that were on sale the other day. Never done ribs before and I have to admit I procrastinated all weekend. Terrified but determined today I finally did it. On my 22" OST for 3 hours indirect. I am proud of the results.
I think I got my first smoke ring.

Package suggested 1 1/2-2hrs?  Can that be right?  To be safe I went for 3.


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[kettlebb]

Good job! I used to think ribs are a waste of money with all the bones but they've become one of our favorite things to eat and they are fun to cook.


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[JDD]

Looking good! Nice job.

[mhiszem]

Looks good!


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[HoosierKettle]

They look great. My local sams club carries Smithfield and they have always been good. 1 1/2-2 hours at 350-400 is what the bag meant maybe?  Time is dependent on temp as you know. If I bank a full lit chimney and leave vents open, St. Louis takes me about 2 hours. If I slow down to 250-300 they can take 3-4 hours.


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[Foundry37]

They look great. My local sams club carries Smithfield and they have always been good. 1 1/2-2 hours at 350-400 is what the bag meant maybe?  Time is dependent on temp as you know. If I bank a full lit chimney and leave vents open, St. Louis takes me about 2 hours. If I slow down to 250-300 they can take 3-4 hours.


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You are correct. Temp suggested was 350-400.

[Mike in Roseville]

They look good! And you should be proud!

Glad you faced your fear and conquered the ribs.

A large part of cooking success is confidence in yourself and your abilities. You control the fire and the food. That's like 95% of it.

Some of the stuff I cook I have never done before (be it method, ingredients, etc.). Just have a plan going in, have some contingency if you need to change, have fun and just go after it.

Now, it's time to go out and cook some more...what's next?


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