Pork sparerib temp question

Captainjimpark

good morning,im using a maverick pro temp meat thermometer for the first time.and it's also my second time using any type of thermometer.my question is what temp should I cook pork spareribs to?It says pork 160 on it.  Thanks

ColtsFan

I like mine in the 185-190 range. Hardly never probe for temp though... Usually use the bend test 

SmokingPiney

I never cook spares to IT. I look for the meat to pull back on the bones just a bit and probe toothpick tender. 

Captainjimpark

Thank
Ya I was wandering how the temp probe would work in something so thin.

jetman96

For ribs, I usually target the same as a butt. 195-200*, but also look for pull back on the ribs 1/4"-1/2" and toothpick test.

bgebrent

Toothpick tender.  I've never temped ribs. Probably temp range @jetman96 mentions or a little higher.

lousubcap

Never have temped a rib cook.  Go with the tooth-pick test for the win.  Insert in the between bone meat-no resistance and you are there.  If running around 250-260*F on the calibrated dome expect 5+/- hours for the cook but always with the feel for the finish. FWIW-

Captainjimpark

Many thanks to everyone!!

YukonRon

Tooth pick, draw back off the bones and the 90 degree or more bend test.
Tooth pick is the best, never had an issue with it.