Ribs

Unknown

Little help here...when cooking ribs, do you guys recomend direct or indirect? I've been doing indirect but not real happy with results.

Thanks,
Van in Alabama

SoonerChris

Indirect. 3-1-1 for baby backs, 3-2-1 for spares.

fishlessman

if you try them direct, you need to raise the grid, and lower your temps, or stand them up when cooking. its my prefered rib cook if im there to watch things, inderect is easier and i do that when im not going to be around for the cook

gdenby

I usually do minimal indirect. Just a drip pan on the lower grate with the ribs laying on the extended grill. I add a little fluid if the dripping begin to burn. Dome close to 250, time determined mostly by the weight of the ribs

I have done them direct, on the extended grill, in vertical racks. The main downside I experienced was some flare-up when I basted.

fishlessman

every one should try cat's ribs once, these are really good and its a direct cook, heres the recipe, well worth the effort. you will need to try some different techniques like the 3 1 1 as well to see what you like, lots of techniques and everyone developes a preference over time.
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_recipes&Itemid=71&func=detail&id=118

reelgem

That looks like a great method. I like the spices in the rub and also the idea of putting the ribs in the freezer 45 min. prior to cooking. Will definitely give this one a try.

YetiBob

What are you not happy with? HOw are you cooking (temp, raised grate or not, drip pan, rub?)

Baby Back. Spares, or beef?