Baby Back Ribs--4-5 Slabs

pileit1971

Good Saturday Evening Everyone,

I have a big group coming tomorrow (sunday) for birthday and football watching.  I have 4-5 slabs of baby back ribs to cook... I had some questions about How to cook that many ribs on my LBGE.

I have the AR Rig with the rib extender....I have cut the ribs in half, I have found that 1/2 slab can be cooked better on the AR rig...but the most that I have cooked is 3 slabs, 6 pieces, 3 on each shelf.

Can you stack the ribs half way onto each other???  That is the only way I can see that I will be able to fit my 8-10 pieces.

Or has anyone figured out a way to use the AR Rig with 3 shelves on it???

Thanks
Scott...

PS... Still wishing I would have gotten the XLBGE

minniemoh

I can cook 6 full racks with the AR on my large. I use the spider and a pizza stone with drip pan, then leave the BGE grate in its normal position and then the two oval grids on the AR creating a 3-tier set up. I also have the extender so it fits two full racks on each grid. 

Not sure if you have the exact same set up. Hope this helps.

pileit1971

I was able to set it up w 3 levels and got all 6 slabs on.. I didn't do exactly what you said but it inspired me to use oval stone on bottom, full grate on top, then the AR rig w the two oval grids and a smaller grid on the rib extender. Question though... Do I need to rotate the slabs or just let them go??? Going at 270 since 12:30 Thanks for your help.. Scott

minniemoh

I find it helpful to rotate them top to bottom and end-for-end . I usually end up with a hot spot on the back and for some reason, it seems to be more on the "back-left" of my cook grid. Hope this helps. Looking forward to how your cook turns out.

daffy1909

I roll them up an put a metal skewer through them! Can fit 4-5 slabs on my large, just make sure they dont touch! I know its a little late maybe try ot next time

pileit1971

Well so far so good, just foiled them all and they are looking good... 1.5 hours foiled then 30 mins for sauce which should be fun..... nOT

Thanks for advic

pileit1971

They were a hit for everyone, my only complaint is that they were a little over done, 1/2 the slabs were falling off the bone, which for everyone here, they thought they were amazing, but of course I know better... But were still pretty good!!!

pileit1971

But what was the really big hit was my first attempt at home made apple pie, it wasn't done on the egg this time, but it turned out great!!!