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First Rib Cook on XL BGE with CeramicGrillStore Adjustable Rig Combo

nutshellml
nutshellml Posts: 167
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Afternoon folks, so I finished my first cook on my XL BGE - some NY Strips that came out fairly well for my first go... Tomorrow I'm going to attempt 2 racks of Baby Back Ribs and 2 racks of Spare Ribs.  I'm going off of some recommendations and plan on using the "Smoke it like a Pro" book recipe.  Each rack is about 3lbs and I've been told that total cook time would be about 3.5 hrs on 250 degrees, but then I spoke to a few fellow BGE friends and they advised more like 4-5 hrs.  Thoughts?  

Secondly, I don't have rib racks but have the Adjustable Rig Combo (not BGE Platesetter) that I just bought from the ceramicgrillstore, what is the recommended setup? I know they recommended against using the 24" grid for easy access to the lump, thoughts

Any/All advice for newbie is greatly appreciated...
Northern Jersey
XL BGE  |  MiniMax
XL Adjustable Rig Combo  |  CyberQ  |  Thermoworks Singal/Billows |  Maverick 733
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    edited July 2015
    While I don't have an XL the only time I need access to the lump in any of my eggs unless doing a super long cook. Id say to start checking the ribs at 3.5 but it could take the full five. Good luck, im sure it will turn out great.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,929
    edited July 2015
    I find that BB's will generally finish around 45-60 mins earlier than spares at the same cook temp.  And BB's are in the 4-5 hour range as you note.  Best is to use a toothpick test-probe the meat between the bones and when "no resistance" they are finished.
    BTW-welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.
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