So, how many racks of baby backs can be made at one time on an XL?

westernbbq

In a few weeks I will be putting this to the test and if I can figure out how to, with my technical challenges, post some picts here.

 

In the Egg catalogues, it says 14 racks of  baby backs (horizontally racked) can be made in the XL.  I am going to go for 18 or so

 

Anyone else out there try this?  anyone have some ideas which would help?  I have the XLgrid extender and a vertical rack, and can get another if it would fit.

Thanks for help and suggestions!

cookingdude555

I don't know, but I Can't wait to see this

Wildcoach

How do you get 14 on?

Ragtop99

I haven't attempted to that many, but with two levels and rib racks and you have a fighting chance.

westernbbq

We decided to go with shoulders instead- six of 'em and they were an absolute hit!

dweebs0r

I did 6 racks on a large and it was maxed out.  

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1156446/6-full-racks-of-baby-back-ribs-oh-my#latest

travisstrick

Try putting your rib racks on their side.

For clarity, imagine the ribs in bunk beds.

Ragtop99

travisstrick said:

For clarity, imagine the ribs in bunk beds.

I'd rather imagine twins.

)

caliking

Where's that pic of an egg absolutely packed with ribs? Can someone post it?

fishlessman

chef wil and 20 racks
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/62119/20-racks-of-ribs

td66snrf

This is seven racks with a swing grate on an XL.

SmokeyPitt

Here you go @caliking!

Here is an old post where they discuss the cook:

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/62119/20-racks-of-ribs

caliking

Thanks! That 20-racks-of-ribs-in-the-egg shot was the one I was after.

Anyways, that should answer the question.

SmokeyPitt

caliking said:

Thanks! That 20-racks-of-ribs-in-the-egg shot was the one I was after.

Anyways, that should answer the question.

Actually does that mean you can get 40 on an XL???

berndcrisp

Easy solution is to get another egg.

westernbbq

I forgot to follow up here- sorry!   got a multi grid (3) levels for XL from the ceramic grill store and did 15 racks.  too many beers that nite so I didn't take a picture

 

the biggest lesson I learned is to put foil around the edges were heat can rise (and burn the racks of ribs) but this system worked really well.  there was room for at least another 15 if I stood them on end but they were arranged in such a way as to be able to absorb smoke and be properly basted during the cook.  250 degrees for about 4-4.5 hrs.  PERFECTION.

bbqlearner

westernbbq said:

I forgot to follow up here- sorry!   got a multi grid (3) levels for XL from the ceramic grill store and did 15 racks.  too many beers that nite so I didn't take a picture

 

the biggest lesson I learned is to put foil around the edges were heat can rise (and burn the racks of ribs) but this system worked really well.  there was room for at least another 15 if I stood them on end but they were arranged in such a way as to be able to absorb smoke and be properly basted during the cook.  250 degrees for about 4-4.5 hrs.  PERFECTION.

+1 - tried to cook 8-9-10 racks (it's all blurry now - cant remember) on Large and learned the hard way about burning the ribs when they are placed close to the edge.

GATABITES

The most i cooked on my XL was 7 racks on the AR. I did have problems with the edges cooking too fast. 

Egglegal_Alien

I've done 6 baby backs plus a spare rib rack lying flat straight on the grate, I guess you could fit some 8 - 9 baby backs sans the spare this way, or around 20 using racks or a second raised grate.