SUCCESS!

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hey gang,[p]well, i finally took the plunge and invited guests over for a cookout yesterday afternoon and needless to say i was a bit nervous because i was cooking the main course....baby back ribs! 1 day prior i had rubbed my babybacks w/ a recipe from this site (removed the membrane of course) and wrapped them in plastic wrap overnight. having a little eggstra time on my hands i let the egg climb to 650 degrees to get a really good fire going. i closed down the vent to approx 1/2 inch and closed the daisy wheel top all the way, but left the holes in the top of the wheel open 1/8 inch or thereabouts. finally got her steadied at 225 degrees. put the ribs in a rack (6 racks total) and set then on a raised grid (direct, no drip) and cooked them for 3 hours basting both sides twice over the last 30 minutes . here's what my guests had to say about the ribs.." u know somethin...these are the best ribs i've ever had" well, when i heard that i was finally convinced that i was the owner of the finest ceramic cooker anywhere! thank you BGE.[p]regards,[p]DA_Butcher

Spring Chicken

Da_Butcher,
Big Green Egg should adopt "Told you so" as their post-sell followup advertisement. Isn't it great when things turn out so predictable?[p]Spring Chicken
Spring Texas USA

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Spring Chicken,[p]yes iu agree they should....the hardest thing to do is not "peek" before it's time...[p]regards,[p]DA_Butcher[p]

smokeypete

Da_Butcher, thanks Da.. you have inspired me to try ribs in the near future. i have a friend who loves ribs, but i have never cooked any. your success gave me the courage to attempt to cook some too. i printed your note and will follow your method. i'll let you know how it goes!

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smokeypete,[p]good luck partner...they were just about the easiest thing to do! if ya have any questions please e-mail me...[p]lemme know how it works out![p]regards,[p]Da_Butcher