Ribs First Time Out

Retired RailRoader

Well it's Sunday evening and after all the fuss I caused asking questions regarding how to cook ribs since my plate setter came broken, I felt it was necessary to share my experience. The ribs came out simply great, if I do say so myself. As a matter of fact I do believe that these were some of the best ribs I have had in recent years (home or while eating out). I used WessB's 3-1-1.5 method with Steven Raichlen's Basic Barbecue Rub and his Still House Barbecue Sauce (both from his Barbecue Bible - Sauces, Rubs and Marinades). The only variation to WessB's method was that I did not apply any BBQ sauce at the end of the cook, I serve it on the side. Both my wife and daughter during this cook were constantly kidding me that I looked like an expectant father. I was constantly check to make sure the dome temp. remained at 250. I was very pleased to see that for the entire cook the temp. did stay at the required 250 with no correction once the dome temp. was set. I would like to take this time to thank the Naked Whiz for his pictures and instructions as to how to make a home made grill extender and to all of you that have helped me this week. Anyway without any futher adieu here any my pictures (notice first post and I have multiples. I guess I did pay attention in scholl after all).[p]
All wrapped up with no place to go[p][p][p]Playing to a stand up audience
[p][p]3 hours later and still standing
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Under Wraps
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We're finished in here
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Getting ready to be served
[p]The Retired RailRoader is one proud cook!!

Pigasso

Retired RailRoader, CONGRATULATIONS! Isn't this great? Since acquiring the egg, ribs have become a staple around here. WI look forward to seeing more pictures! Whats this "retired" business?

Trouble

Retired RailRoader,
I must say, I logged on just to see how you were doing. Those are some great looking ribs. Congrats. And Pigasso seems to be having a very nice weekend too. Lots of alcohol or a tremendous echo in here![p]Welcome RR, it's like many things in life...great to start off with--better and easier every day!

AZ Geoff

Retired RailRoader,
Those look great!! I did some ribs for my first time 2 weeks ago (using the same method that you used) and they were great!!!!!!
Looking at your ribs makes me hungry for more!! Guess I will do some next weekend!![p]AG

fiver29

Retired RailRoader,[p]Those look fantastic! Makes me want to do up some ribs. Maybe in the next week or two.[p]Good stuff!

Retired RailRoader

Pigasso,
I guess since you asked 3 times I will tell you. I retired from the Long Island Railroad last year after 30 years of service. I now enjoy my time doing all the things that I have not been able to do while working. I guess I will have to add "Egging" on my new list.

thirdeye

Retired RailRoader,[p]Good job on the ribs, the pictures and on the temp control! Speaking of pictures, good thing you took these when you did. Another week or so and you won't have a white dome, gasket or a shiny grate...LOL[p]~thirdeye~[p]