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Turbo ribs seem to be failing me

jonnymack
jonnymack Posts: 627
in Pork
due to unforeseen time constraints I was forced into a turbo method for my baby backs. Well I was planning on two hours at 350 but after 1:20 they appear to be done minus the bend test. The temp of the meat is there already. What have I done wrong? Any chance to salvage? I'm bothered that some parts are charred and worried they will be too tough. 
Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA

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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
    I'm really not a turbo guy, but I understand sometimes you get into a time crunch.

    My thoughts, for what it's worth... I would foil them up, add some liquid (apple juice, cider vinegar, whatever), drop the temp, and let them go for at least another hour. That might help salvage some of the crunchy bits on the outside and finish to 'bend test' ready. Worst case scenario they get overdone and you can always serve them as chopped ribs, which are surprisingly tasty and way better than having them just fall off the bone.

    hope it works out okay man, I know how frustrating it can be to have a plan fail to come together.

    Cheers -
    B_B
    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    I guessing there was some sugar in your rub and it has scorched.  

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • jonnymack
    jonnymack Posts: 627
    Ahh did not think about that. Scorched! Damn. Well I'm wrapping in foil and dropping temp we'll see if this can be saved. 
    Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA

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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    @jonnymack ... don't worry about temp of ribs, in fact, put the thermometer away, bend test is all that matters on turbo ribs. 
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • ksmyrl
    ksmyrl Posts: 1,050
    edited July 2015
    I like the char...I don't shoot for it on ribs but sauce em up and call that part burnt ends. My favorite pork is burnt ends ala @sgh
    Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

    1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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  • jonnymack
    jonnymack Posts: 627
    Thermometer down. Thanks for the wisdom all. Will post results when done.
    Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA

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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
    Yes, we'll be watching for pics.
    Pretty sure you will be fine.
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • jonnymack
    jonnymack Posts: 627
    Seems to be salvaged. Wrapped in foil for a bit, some sauced some dry. TFC now while I do wings. They are turning out good. 
    Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA

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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    All hat worry for nought! Looks like a win. Happy 4th!

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    Good job @Jonnymack!
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • jonnymack
    jonnymack Posts: 627
    Well I was able to definitely salvage them. Not bad but not the best I made. I declare these from the Land of Good Enough. Happy 4th everyone. 
    Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA

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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
    Good save dude, really happy for you (and slightly jealous that I didn't cook wings...).

    Cheers-
    B_B
    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • TigerTony
    TigerTony Posts: 1,078
    Never had success with turbo method ribs or butts. Tried turbo with ribs a few times because of the positive feedback that it gets from some posters on this forum. The results I find is that they come out just okay. Never outstanding or as some say "just as good".  It doesn't happen for me. Low and slow with baby backs is a sure bet. Excellent ever time. I say if you don't have the time then don't cook ribs.
    "I'm stupidest when I try to be funny" 
    New Orleans

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