Question on Jslot's method of ribs?

Deetwood

Can you use baby backs and follow the same instructions?[p]Will an inverted plate setter with a drip pan work the same as the pizza stone method he used?[p]Thanks,[p]I'm trying not to waste a lot of money on these babies experimenting.

JSlot

The inverted plate setter will work fine. Baby backs are much leaner than spares. You have to watch them carefully using my method. There are folks here who do them successfully with my method. I'm sure they'll give you some advice. Good luck and let us know how it goes.........[p]Jim

PapaQ

JSlot,[p]This is my two week anniversary with my large BGE. I waited to do babybacks until I learned how to build and manage a steady fire. After reading all the great posts in this forum, I elected to go with your method and threw a slab on last night. All went well - steady 350*, no peaking (despite overwhelming urges), hickory smoke filling the neighborhood - until it was finally time to lift the hood. The meat had inched up the bone about 1/4"-1/2", but would not pull away when I tugged on a bone. When I hefted one of the racks with my tongs, it barely sagged. I decided to take them off, sliced them, and delighted in the glistening juice that was released. The taste was incredible, but the texture is my concern. I expected soft, fall-off-the-bone consistency, but rather found a firm chew and the need to tug the meat off the bone. My question is, were they over done? [p]Thanks. [p]Paul

RRP

PapaQ,
I use JSlot's method all the time including yesterday. If you went 350 for 3 hours your pork was overdone - was it dry and chewy - bet it was. Was your set up direct or indirect? If direct and at 350 that spelled trouble. I aim for 300 and never go over 310. Mine were about done at the 3 hour mark when I wrapped them in foil so I ended the cook in 15 minutes. I''m using only the injected Tyson baby backs anymore and they seem to cook faster in my book.

PapaQ

RRP,[p]Thanks for the response. I used indirect for two hours at 350* and a slab from Sam's Club. They were moist, but a little chewy as I said before. I'll watch for the injected Tysons.[p]Paul