First ribs...success

nysportsfan

My first attempt at a low and slow baby back ribs, I started the cook at about 11am, after stabilizing the temp right at 250*. It was pretty easy, actually, just get the fire lit, close it up, and slightly open the vents until it stabilizes. Adjust a bit at a time, if necessary. There was a bit of fluctuation when the meat went on, but otherwise, fairly straightforward. Decided against the Maverick thermometer, and I was fine. Small steps, but they bolster my confidence, ha.

Anyway, two pics. The first is before I foiled, still haven't pulled back from the bone all that much, but were getting there.



The second is just a shot before they come off and out of the foil.



Really came out great, sweet with a bit of heat. Sad part is, I won't eat any but the one I had as I am off to a SB party. I had one and pops had one, and we are hooked. Plenty of room for improvement, but holy shnikes, this was a homerun :woohoo:

ETA: I used Gator Bait's recipe, thanks for the tutorial!

transversalInactive

They sure don't look like your first ribs. Looks like you aced'em!

NibbleMeThis

Awesome! They only get better from here. Enjoy!

Scottborasjr

Looks good NY, congrats on your first of what will be many batches of ribs to come.

Mickey

Looks like they will pass the taste test :P

Mr Holloway

Nice job
Ribs look good

Shane

Uncle Phil

Congrats. Ain't Egg cookin' fun?

smbishop

You are really doing a great job with your first cooks. Makes my first cooks over the past 6 weeks look like the minor leagues. Way to go!

nysportsfan

Thanks all. I have to admit, I was intimidated, but I love doing this stuff. I am looking forward to some additional low and slow cooks, and feel like I might have the ability to stabilize the temperatures, which was my fear buying this thing, lol.

The only way I can even think about half of this stuff is with everyone's help, so thanks again

MemphisQue

The egg does make it easy to do killer ribs