Baby Back Rib question????

genew

This is directed at you guys that have been to Eggtoberfests or BBQ competitions...How do most people tackle their Baby Backs??
1 Straight up with direct heat
2 Straight up with indirect
3 Some form of the 3-1-1 method with foil

I just wondered what the big boys do as I've never been to any of the competitions. Probably a dumb question but I've always wondered. Thanks.
Gene

Egglicious

I am a KCBS certified judge, for what its worth. LOL Anyway I have judged many competitions in the midwest and have had the pleasure of eating some great competition ribs. I always try to learn more at these about cooking. From what I have seen most cook ribs indirect and many will foil the ribs for a while to get the correct tenderness. KCBS ribs are properly cooked when the meat comes clean from the bone where you take a bite. If it falls off the bone they are overcooked.

js

genew

Being a judge puts you right on the hot seat. I really envy you as can be a real cooking learning experience. Bet you've seen it all. Thanks for the reply. Guess I have one more question. When most foil do they incorporate some liquid or just let the steam from the ribs cooking tenderize?
Gene

Semolina Pilchard

Many have suggested using apple juice in the foil, I find it works great.