Second Cook - Baby Backs

lombard

So I just finished up the second cook on my large BGE.  I gave baby back ribs a go.  Used Alton Brown's 8-3-1-1-1 rub recipe (didn't get a chance to let it sit overnight).  Managed to fit 3 racks on the egg - cut each of them in half, used a V-rack for 4 of them, then built a second tier with a medium BGE stainless grid  to fit the other two half racks.

Followed the 3-2-1 method, used apple wood for smoke.

They turned out pretty much perfect.  Crispy on the outside, fall apart juicy on the inside.  That being said, I think next time I'll have to sauce them.  Not as much flavor as I'm used to.  May also mix up a little braising sauce to hit them with while they're spending 2 hours in the foil.  Temperature control was pretty good.  With all the apple wood in there it really wanted to get hot, but I managed a consistent 250 degrees dome temp.

jaydub58

Pics?  Pics?

Sounds great!

KennyLee

Pics?  Sounds great.  One thing you might try is going with a combo of hickory and apple, either half and half up to 2 to 1 hickory.  Apple is pretty mild and mixing in  the hickory just gives it more of a smoked BBQ flavor.

lombard

Took a couple pics during the cook. They turned out too dark. :(

Didn't take any of the carnage. There are leftovers though. Maybe I can snap a couple when I dig back in to them.

lombard

Well, here's one of the arrangement on the grill.

Loosemoose

I like the setup. I need to get an AR so I can make more room.