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Finally - Ribs to be proud of!

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Joel
Joel Posts: 74
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
After many attempts at honing in on respectable ribs, I finally found what works for me:

- Seasoned using a commercial rub (Famous Dave's Rib Rub)
- Cooked at ~225 for 4.5 hours with a drip pan filled with apple juice
- Spritzed ribs with apple juice every hour
- Used the 90 degree test to determine when it's done (Pick up ribs - should bend 90 degrees - anything less should be cooked longer)
- Applied bbq sauce and cooked for another 20 minutes at 275

Prior to this point, I was cooking them via the 3-2-1 method but they always seemed overcooked. This method is quite a bit more straight forward and easier to manage.

Special thanks to Car Wash Mike and his excellent page - http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2002/06/baby-back-rib-class.html.


Seasoned with liberal coating of Famous Dave's Rib Rub.
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Indirect at ~225 for 4.5 hours
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After ~3 hours. Applying apple juice spritzing
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Getting ready to apply the bbq sauce. I used two varieties: Famous Dave's Sweet and Zesty and Famous Dave's Sweet and Zesty with Tabasco sauce to give it a little kick. Each rack received a different sauce.
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Back on for another 20 minutes at 275
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Finished product
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Side view (I know - I need some decent knives. :))
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  • bangor307
    bangor307 Posts: 139
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    Hey wait a minute! I know you have my phone number so I could have helped out with a taste testing. :woohoo:
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  • vidalia1
    vidalia1 Posts: 7,092
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    Great job...those look good enough to eat... :);)
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  • Sooner Egg
    Sooner Egg Posts: 578
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    those look great :woohoo: can't go wrong with ribs
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    So what do ya think . . . yours or Famous Dave's? :evil: :whistle:

    That place here in KS got me hooked on ribs and good Q and lead me to the BGE.
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • texasAUtiger
    texasAUtiger Posts: 154
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    Those look great. That's one cook I still need to master, but I am optimistic because soon after my 2nd go at ribs I realized my BGE thermometer was 25+ degrees off which I think was causing my issues.

    VERY NICE!
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  • KMO_Q
    KMO_Q Posts: 150
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    Joel, they look awesome...and you're right...you can't miss with CWM's recipe ;)
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  • Joel
    Joel Posts: 74
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    My wife had a vicious craving for some spicy ribs that I attempted to accommodate with bbq sauce + Tabasco. The spicier sauce tasted to much like Tabasco rather than the hotter bbq sauce I was attempting to concoct. I think I'll just look for a warmer bbq sauce next time. :cheer:

    -Joel
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    Famous Dave's Devil Spit maybe?

    My daughter likes it, me not so much.
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • Mark0525
    Mark0525 Posts: 1,235
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    I haven't been able to find a good rub yet. Where do you get this famous Dave's rub? I also am looking for one that has a little kick to it. I do not like Tabasco at all. No flavor to it.
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    Can't find a online sources as I can get it locally.
    Might give this a try:

    http://www.recipezaar.com/Rib-Rub-Copycat-Famous-Daves-110815

    Can't vouch for this tho . . .

    If ya really get stuck, shoot me an email.
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    I missed the obvious place:

    http://www.famousbbq.com/bbqshop.html
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • Mark0525
    Mark0525 Posts: 1,235
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    Thank you, I will start with ordering a jar to try it first. Then when I have time I will research how to make my own rub and sauce.
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  • Joel
    Joel Posts: 74
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    I happened to find it by the meat counter at the local grocery store. Oddly enough, I'm not a huge fan of Famous Dave's restaurants but I really like their rubs and sauces.
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  • Joel
    Joel Posts: 74
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    Sounds good - I'll try it out. Any particular reason you don't care for it?

    -Joel
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  • Florida Grillin Girl
    Florida Grillin Girl Posts: 4,973
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    Hi Joel. Your ribs look great. You have been well taught. I am not a rib fan (ask CWM-he knows this!)but I would happily eat yours with a knife and fork!

    Faith
    Happily egging on my original large BGE since 1996... now the owner of 5 eggs. Call me crazy, everyone else does!
     
    3 Large, 1 Small, 1 well-used Mini
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  • Joel
    Joel Posts: 74
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    If CWM can't do it, I have dim hopes of converting you either. :)

    -Joel
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    I think in my advanced years :whistle: I am leaning towards a sauce that doesn't bite.
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • Car Wash Mike
    Car Wash Mike Posts: 11,244
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    Very nice Joel, FGG does not eat ribs with bones.
    Those look great.

    Mike
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  • Big George's BBQ
    Big George's BBQ Posts: 1,152
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    Yum You should be Proud
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