Holding Ribs

Wanasmoke

Threw some baby backs on at 225 yesterday. Set the Smobot and went golfing ;) Let them ride for about 6 hours total then pulled them off. Had to run to a kid event for a couple hours so put them on a sheet pan and covered with foil. Had the oven on at 200- turned it off and slid the ribs in to keep warm.

Never done this before but I actually felt like when we ate them the texture and flavor was better than if I served them up right after finishing. I’ve always let shoulders and brisket rest but never ribs. Anyone else do this? LOVE the Smobot btw!

pgprescott

I’m a firm believer in resting ribs maybe not as long as you managed, but they do tighten back up a bit which makes them easier to cut and they eat better IMO. Looks like you had a major feast.

mEGG_My_Day

I agree completely - I usually try to let rest at least an hour or so

Wanasmoke

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2429071#Comment_2429071

Ha! We use the leftovers for Sunday pizza!

pgprescott

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2429100#Comment_2429100

Well that sounds outstanding as well.

Foghorn

I often FTC them for a while - 1 or 2 hours - if they finish early. If I'm also cooking something relatively hot and fast, I plan it that way. I can't say they are better that way, but the certainly aren't any worse.