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<span style='font-weight:bold;color:#FF0000;'>Car Wash Mike's Baby Back Rib Class</span>

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  • HofstraJet
    HofstraJet Posts: 1,162
    Can you FTC these for an hour or so right before the 30 min finishing stage? Working with one egg and need to make the bacon donuts for an appetizer before the ribs are served so I figure I can finish the ribs while everyone is enjoying bacon donuts. I know.,,get a second egg. In due time. Still have the wife adjusting to the patio with one. 
    Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    @HofstraJet   You crack me up my friend.  

    You say all in good time, making it sound like a few months, then bang! - less than four hours later you've bit the bullet!
    Phoenix 
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  • Sfwilliams
    Sfwilliams Posts: 4
    I am about to try this method for the holiday.  I bought loin back ribs.
    I have 2 questions.  Is loin back the same as baby back?  Also, I don,t have a v rack.  How should I place them on the egg? I'm cooking for a large group. Mope these come out ok!!!
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  • SoCalGirl
    SoCalGirl Posts: 7
    I was looking for a good start on ribs.  I'm new to both the egg and ribs.  I am really impressed by this recipe.  If ever a miracle is needed to get Mike sainted, my ribs are it.  Wow.
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    This is tried and true.  Great technique. Have fun.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • CSmith
    CSmith Posts: 44
    It's almost been a year since the last post here. Just wanna say thanks for this awesome recipe and method. I tried ribs like two years ago and messed them up so bad and decided to never try again. Decided to try this recipe because of all the admiration of it and I must say, WOW! I'll now continue to use this method and pass it on locally!
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  • Mastro
    Mastro Posts: 9
    @ CSmith Well done!! looks amazing.
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  • feef706
    feef706 Posts: 853
    Sfwilliams said:
    I am about to try this method for the holiday.  I bought loin back ribs.
    I have 2 questions.  Is loin back the same as baby back?  Also, I don,t have a v rack.  How should I place them on the egg? I'm cooking for a large group. Mope these come out ok!!!
    Loin back is the same.

    Your best bet is to run to lowes or Home Depot and pick up a rib rack, they can be had for $10 or so. Unless you own a XL you will have issues cooking more than 2-3 racks without a rib rack, maybe others can offer advice.
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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
    This is the next way I do ribs. 
    Just bought an Egg?  Here is what you get to look forward to now:

    Plate Setter, FlameBoss 200, Spider, PSWOO-CI, Additional Rig Shelf for dome cooking, Thermapen, iGrill2, Cast Iron, Blackstone, Cooking Accessories for the Blackstone, Cover for the Egg and the Blackstone, shopping for Rub like a fine wine or IPA, and a new fascination with lump and what brand is the best-all to be debated every Friday Night.  Next desires-Joetisceriie, Adjustable Rig, Grillmates, table and more eggs

    Livermore, California
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  • ThrillSeeker
    ThrillSeeker Posts: 306
    edited November 2016
    Is there a noticable difference between these and the 2-1-1 method?


    Large BGE - Medium BGE - Too many accessories to name

    Antioch, TN

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    I have tried them every way you can think. Just about every way I have tried them with the BGE has been awesome. If I had to select a preferred method, it would likely be MCW. The results are consistently great, and there are never any leftovers. Ever.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    edited January 2017
    Going to try this tomorrow if the weather permits so I thought I would bump this thread in honor of Mike.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
    Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group


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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Have a Sam's 3 pack going on this afternoon! Going to follow this method to the T, or as close as I can get to it. 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • RichardsonEggHead
    RichardsonEggHead Posts: 8
    Just Bumping this to 2018. I wish I had met him in person to thank him. We thank him in our prayers before every Rib Dinner. God Bless you Mike.
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  • EggerPalmerATL
    EggerPalmerATL Posts: 46
    We ended up with some amazing ribs on July 4th thanks to this thread. I made a video of the method for others to use. https://youtu.be/tbhBzko-kmo
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  • RichardsonEggHead
    RichardsonEggHead Posts: 8
    God Bless Car Wash Mike! If only everyone had a living legacy like his! I starting using his recipe several years ago and now I just tell everyone to Google Car Wash Mike! 

    To Mike’s family, I only wish I had been able to meet Mike. Everything I have read makes me think that he made the people around him better.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,134
    RichardsonEggHead said:
    God Bless Car Wash Mike! If only everyone had a living legacy like his! I starting using his recipe several years ago and now I just tell everyone to Google Car Wash Mike! 

    To Mike’s family, I only wish I had been able to meet Mike. Everything I have read makes me think that he made the people around him better.
    Was lucky enough to meet Mike at several Eggfests. Great guy with a big heart. 
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    Is it just me or is this is getting weird?
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    This is how I make my ribs.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,027
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Is it just me or is this is getting weird?
    Why do you think this post is weird?  Did you know Mike? 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    RRP said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Is it just me or is this is getting weird?
    Why do you think this post is weird?  Did you know Mike? 
    I didn’t but have heard nothing but good things. Did you know him?
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,577
    RRP said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Is it just me or is this is getting weird?
    Why do you think this post is weird?  Did you know Mike? 
    I think everyone here at least knows *about* Mike and his legendary ribs.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,125
    Good Read

    http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2002/06/baby-back-rib-class.html?m=1
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    lkapigian said:
    Good Read

    http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2002/06/baby-back-rib-class.html?m=1
    I remember seeing that when he passed. He hadn’t been posting in a while but all the regulars back then were pretty upset about it. I don’t think he was on the corporate forum as much as they ported his stuff over from greeneggers.com (the OG forum before it went corporate). I think Ron and several others were pretty involved with the first forum but I came in right after that. I was on both for a while but it was too much for me to keep up with. I can only lie in one place at a time :) 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • ElDestructo
    ElDestructo Posts: 45
    Just prepped my ribs for tomorrow then reread the instructions of no more than 2 hours in the fridge, anyone know the reasoning behind that statement? I guess I’ll see how the cook goes tomorrow. 
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,883
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    I can only lie in one place at a time :) 
    Practice makes perfect. Try harder my friend ;)

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    ElDestructo said:
    Just prepped my ribs for tomorrow then reread the instructions of no more than 2 hours in the fridge, anyone know the reasoning behind that statement? I guess I’ll see how the cook goes tomorrow. 
    If you leave salt on ribs for too long it can brine them all the way through. Gives them kind of a “hammy” flavor. Still good but not optimal for bbq. 

    Youll be fine and these will still be delicious. I never let my ribs sit at all. They go in the smoker right after the rub. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • ElDestructo
    ElDestructo Posts: 45
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    ElDestructo said:
    Just prepped my ribs for tomorrow then reread the instructions of no more than 2 hours in the fridge, anyone know the reasoning behind that statement? I guess I’ll see how the cook goes tomorrow. 
    If you leave salt on ribs for too long it can brine them all the way through. Gives them kind of a “hammy” flavor. Still good but not optimal for bbq. 

    Youll be fine and these will still be delicious. I never let my ribs sit at all. They go in the smoker right after the rub. 
    Thank you for this. Great to know. I used Byron’s so I’ll see how it goes. 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    ElDestructo said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    ElDestructo said:
    Just prepped my ribs for tomorrow then reread the instructions of no more than 2 hours in the fridge, anyone know the reasoning behind that statement? I guess I’ll see how the cook goes tomorrow. 
    If you leave salt on ribs for too long it can brine them all the way through. Gives them kind of a “hammy” flavor. Still good but not optimal for bbq. 

    Youll be fine and these will still be delicious. I never let my ribs sit at all. They go in the smoker right after the rub. 
    Thank you for this. Great to know. I used Byron’s so I’ll see how it goes. 
    It will also firm the texture up quite a bit. Bad Byrons has a lot of salt so you may notice it on this one. Will still be good but you will get a more more traditional bbq  flavor and texture if you dont  let them sit in salt for too long. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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