First Ribs

ThunderBunny

Not bad for a first try! Fall-off-the-bone goodness. A little too sweet for my tastes. Would prefer a smokier, spicier taste for next time. Any recommendations?

MJF24

Congratulations! Those look great!

To try to answer your questions regarding getting them smokier and spicier the next time, we'll need to know what rub you used and how you cooked them (what temp, how long and whether you used wood chunks, chips, etc.).

Ross in Ventura

I saw in your first picture your DigiQ11 I had mine setting on my Egg table and the wind came up and blew it off it hit the ground and came open, I had to send it in to Guru. Just be sure you have weighted or attached to your table. Here is my last rib cook
:http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=833146&catid=1

Ross

ThunderBunny

MJF24: Here's the recipe (sticky ribs Ma Beckwith style) found here:
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_recipes&Itemid=71&func=detail&id=556
No doubt - it was good - but I like things a little...darker and more complex. I'm very new to ribs, so I don't know how to put words to my desires!
And Ross! Yes, I have an old lead pencil holder shaped like a toad that fits perfectly on the back of the Digi stand. And I'll certainly check out your recipe.

Carolina Q

Nice lookin' ribs! Table looks great too. Hard to tell from the pic, but it doesn't look like you have the egg feet between the egg and the pavers. The bottom of the egg gets very hot and without air circulation, the heat will burn the wood under the pavers.

ThunderBunny

Thanks Carolina! And you're right, it's tough to make out on this picture, but I do have several fire bricks right under the cooker. Appreciate the input though

EggSimon

hard to believe that this are first time bones !

Looks excellent !

rsmdale

TB nice looking cook on the ribs!! Try some Bad Byron's Butt rub with your ribs it will give you a salty spicy mix.

GOOD EATS AND GOOD FRIENDS


DALE

reelgem

Those ribs look great, a site better than my first ones. What rub did you use. You might want to cut your sauce with beef stock or water, maybe 50/50 to cut down on the sweetness.

MJF24

ThunderBunny--

That recipe looks good, but, if it wasn't spicy enough, try using Dizzy Dust from Dizzy Pig. Gives a great flavor, in my opinion.

As for smoke, just make sure that you add a few chunks (not chips, but chunks) of apple, cherry or pecan wood. Should give a great smokey flavor.

Car Wash Mike

If you can get Gates BBQ sauce that might be what you are looking for.

Mike

Car Wash Mike

You did great Anne.
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=559413&catid=1

Mike

Matt_in_the_OC

I really like using applewood on ribs. It is a strong smoke flavor. I soak 1.5 cups of chips for 30 minutes and then spread throughout the fire.