Ribs = GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

Cornfed

Ended up with 4 hours and no mop. I took JJ's considerations to heart about the temperature variations inherent in opening the dome. I only opened twice: once at 3 hours to realize they were not yet done then once at 4 hours to take em off.[p]The results were very very good. Only my parents came over (no brothers came...let's see how nice their Christmas presents are next year...) so the rack of ribs was more than enough for the 3 of us. The ribs were very tender. It's kind of cool cooking for people who aren't too experienced with great Q. My mom was amazed when I held up a slab of ribs and took a bread knife and cut through the slab like butter by simply pressing down. After that, I didn't allow knives to demonstrate how these ribs pulled apart so nicely.[p]One bad side is I think JCA, Jobu, and BBQFan1 have really ruined my heat tolerance. These ribs had a slight kick which to me was perfect. My mom, while remarking the ribs were the best she'd had, did comment a couple times that they were a little spicey. Next time I'll go a little easier on the cayenne...[p]Thanks JJ and NB and all others over the past year plus for the advice![p]Ribs are gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood,
Cornfed

Carolina Wizard

Cornfed,
That sounds like another good ol Andy Griffen quote. It's gooooooooooood! :>)[p]

JJ

Cornfed,
Xmas presents ie: unused charcoal briquettes gift wrapped. Great for people who do not show up for cookouts. hehe[p]Glad you impressed your Mom. Isn't it nice when the student can teach the teacher. Mom's love that.

Nature Boy

Cornfed,
The way you did those chicken pieces up the other day, your mom's gonna have a tough time hangin with ya! Nice report. Thanks.
NB