Ribs - Raised Direct, Probe

SteveWPBFL

I've had my Egg for four years now and struggled with ribs (spare, baby) much of that time using indirect CGS, car wash mike, bend test, low and slow, turbo, marinate, sauce last ten minutes, yada.

For the past three or four times though I've used the following method with great success. Put rub on ribs day before and marinate in fridge overnight. Don't bother pulling the membrane. Next day set the Egg for CGS raised direct, pick your smoke, put 3-4 chunks mixed in under the middle. Light the Egg with a fire starter and once it finishes set the bottom vent open about an eight of an inch and stabilize the Egg about 225F. 

Throw the ribs on meat side up and insert a temp probe monitor in a meaty section between some rib bones. Let 'em ride for an hour and then open the vent a little and stabilize the Egg to 275-300F and let 'em ride some more until the rib temp hits 200F. Pull the ribs, cool, cut, and serve. Takes less than three hours.

This simple set up and method has become my go to. The ribs have been consistently juicy, tender, and flavorful. And so I wanted to throw it on the table here for comments. Goo Goo Ga Joob!

Tinyfish

Sounds like turbo ribs. Now you found your way to cook ribs.

TigerTony

I probably should know this but....what is "CGS" ? For some reason I can't figure it out 

lousubcap

CGS-Ceramic Grill Store, BGE accessories. Link here:  http://ceramicgrillstore.com  Top quality.  Site may be a bit overwhelming so give them a call if you have any questions.

Canugghead

Sounds interesting and worth a try.  Compare to turbo ribs which is indirect 350 all the way, this method has the benefit of direct infrared from the lump. How much lump do you use, I would think no higher than the fire bowl or may be less?

SteveWPBFL

I filled the firebowl and then a little more. This method uses way less lump than indirect and is just simpler (lazier?) in every aspect. There doesn't seem to be a lot of radiant heat since the the temp starts low, stays low, and burns downward.