Country Style Ribs

BBQfan1

I recently bought a 'slab' of country style ribs and it looks like today is the day they get smoked up. I have not done these before. I understand these are more pork chop than they are spare rib, so I was wondering how you folks tackle these things? I see in recipe section that NB does his Vietnature treatment on them and separates them in the process. Can they be successfully cooked/rendered whole slab? If so, how long should I allow for the 2.5 lb slab?
Any suggestions appreciated.....
Qfan

Cajun

BBQfan1,[p]When I had "Country Style Ribs", they were cut into individual "riblets" and not a whole slab. However, I really don't see any difference in cooking either[p]I used the 3-1-1 method and never looked back. Drop dead delicious every time. [p]Rubs, etc are to be by your taste, but I used Tony Chacerie's seasoning with olive oil smeared after the seasoning, one hour in the fridge, one hour in the freezer, then smoked indirect at 200° (or less) for about 1/2 hour, then 350° indirect for the 3-1-1. Note the last 1 is direct.[p]Cajun

Cajun

Cajun,[p]Typo in my previous post. 250° not 350°[p]Sorry 'bout dat[p]Cajun

YB

BBQfan1,
I am not sure what you have...Country ribs are cut from a boston butt...I have never seen a slab of them...You may have a bone in pork loin,that's what a crown roast is made out of.
Larry

BBQfan1

YB,
Here is the definition of them from the Virtualbullet site:
... Country-style ribs are either split pork chops from the blade end of the loin, or they're cut from the shoulder closest to the loin. Good eating, but not true ribs to most people.....
The package said 'loin end' so I imagine that's the one I have. Being from that end, they are leaner than what the butt/shoulder end would be, I would imagine. Sounds like it's the bridge between shoulder and loin and carries elements of each (meaty loin, but higher fat content than those 'high on the hog' cuts). Hmmm, may have to do a little 'sperimentation. I will attempt to treat them like a fatty rib and go longer and lower than a loin cut. Indirect 250, whole slab over drip pan for maybe 4 hours, then slice into one and see if it's rendering out. If not then maybe I'll slice and/or go direct to finish. Letcha know how it goes...
Thanks
Qfan

YB

BBQfan1,
Let us know how they turn out...I cook my crown roast at 350 degrees and internal temp is 150 degrees.Mike I hope it turns out as good as your ribs at eggfest...They were great.
Larry

BBQfan1

YB,
I will certainly let you know! Thanks for the vote of confidence on the ribs at Eggfest! It blows away this frost-bitten Canadian to get compliments on his efforts from folks in the 'Barbecue Belt' who've grown up on high quality que. It was great to meet you and Kaye in MD. The bacon-wrapped watermelon were unique, as well as excellent tasting. Great to meet those whose words you digest everyday; my impression of YB was, and continues to be, 'a true Southern Gentleman'.
Qfan