Need help finding a good rib rack

OhioEgger

I like to use a rack to hold my ribs sort of upright in the my Large BGE, but every one I've tried has failed me simply by having the slots too narrow. The ribs go in the slots fine, and seem to have enough room between them, but they expand so much during the cook that it's a real pain to get them out and I frequently destroy the bark and mess up the surface of the ribs in the process.

Many of the racks are designed with five slots, but I never do more than four and that would be my ideal, with nice wide slots (about 2 ½ inches would be perfect). Seems like it would be a simple thing to find. Any suggestions? Stainless steel would be best.

mikeinccfl

I'm in the market to for a first rib-rack; eager to see the recommendations!

rmr62

I use that BGE V-rack thing---works great

ColtsFan

This is what I use. Do yourself a favor and give it a spray with PAM beforehand...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FLRB4OI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00FLRB4OI&linkCode=as2&tag=amazi0a8-20&linkId=DM7DPDOGBONDHR7F

OhioEgger

rmr62 said:

I use that BGE V-rack thing---works great

You would think so, and that's where I started. But the slots are only 1 ¾ inches wide and that's not enough. Maybe the ribs I get are just especially meaty, but I almost always have trouble getting them out without messing them up.

hondabbq

OhioEgger said:

rmr62 said:

I use that BGE V-rack thing---works great

You would think so, and that's where I started. But the slots are only 1 ¾ inches wide and that's not enough. Maybe the ribs I get are just especially meaty, but I almost always have trouble getting them out without messing them up.

Put the ribs in the rack "upside down"

GrateEggspectations

I sympathize, as I also struggled with racks that were too narrow. Recently picked up a Napoleon rib rack with roasting pan for $14.99 CAD. Very high quality and large slots in which the ribs do not become stuck. 

Looks like the one I am describing is not currently available. After going through several others that didn't fit the bill, I love mine....
https://www.amazon.ca/Napoleon-Grills-Rib-Rack-Pan/dp/B00CBU5IJ0

GrateEggspectations

.....In action on my LBGE......

Perfect width!

OhioEgger

GrateEggspectations said:

I sympathize, as I also struggled with racks that were too narrow. Recently picked up a Napoleon rib rack with roasting pan for $14.99 CAD. Very high quality and large slots in which the ribs do not become stuck. 

Um, OK, but according to your link:

Please Note: Accessories can only be ordered with a Napoleon Barbecue. Not sold separately.

rmr62

GrateEggspectations said:

.....In action on my LBGE......

Perfect width!

I agree.  Never had a problem with mine.  Maybe I get smaller pigs

AD18

I have one of these.  Really solid material, none of it bends.  I'd buy another.

http://www.broilkingbbq.com/en_ca/accessories/roasters_and_racks/rib_and_roast_rack

GrateEggspectations

OhioEgger said:

GrateEggspectations said:

I sympathize, as I also struggled with racks that were too narrow. Recently picked up a Napoleon rib rack with roasting pan for $14.99 CAD. Very high quality and large slots in which the ribs do not become stuck. 

Um, OK, but according to your link:

Please Note: Accessories can only be ordered with a Napoleon Barbecue. Not sold separately.

Despite what the link says, I bought mine at a local store independent of a Napoleon barbecue purchase (though I do own the P500RSIB).