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Ribs ---Flat vs in a vrack?

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llrickman
llrickman Posts: 654
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I was wondering if anyone has noticed a difference between cooking babybacks or St Louis ribs laying flat on the grate vs standing in a rib rack?

Im headed off to the store. SWMBO has requested ribs and end of the trail beans for dinner tonight.

I have been doing them laying flat since only do 2 racks when its just the two of us but was curious if anyone thinks one way or the other is better ?

Thanks
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AR

Albuquerque, NM
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  • ads75
    ads75 Posts: 391
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    I always thought racks were just to maximize space. 
    Large BGE, Mini BGE
    Morgantown, PA
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  • jlsm
    jlsm Posts: 1,011
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    I use to maximize space. You need to position carefully to make sure they don't touch. I haven't noticed any difference in taste. They seem to need a few more minutes to cook.
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    Owner of a large and a beloved mini in Philadelphia
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    Only time you will notice a difference is if you foil them with honey and brown sugar and butter
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • thailandjohn
    thailandjohn Posts: 952
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    In the Egg I always cook flat, bone side down and never flip.....my thought is if cooked in a rack, some of the juices would run off. In reality, it probably makes no difference


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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    MBGE owner, most racks must be reduced to 1/2 racks to stay in the setter shadow. If cooking more than one rack, the extender and or rib rack is used, never noticed a difference in taste. 
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  • llrickman
    llrickman Posts: 654
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    Thanks. I was kinda thinking the same thing. I picked up St. Louis this time they do hand over the plate setter some but I just put foil under them. I think it's time to replace the gasket I got from RRP though. Just been using it to much to take t apart lol I got smoke coming out all over :) Grainger here was doing a remodel the other day and got rid of all the metal counters they had picked one up to set next to the egg has a stainless steel top be good for food prep
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    Digi Q
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    AR

    Albuquerque, NM
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  • Rusty Rooster
    Rusty Rooster Posts: 1,239
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    If you are not competing where appearance makes a big difference the V rack will allow a much greater volume.  You might want to rotate them a couple times during the cook as those in the center will likely cook a bit slower.
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  • erniemcclain
    erniemcclain Posts: 505
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    I did 4 racks yesterday with a v-rack.  Space issue.  Turned out wonderful.  2.5hr at 225 and sprayed with apple juice every 15-20 min.  Then foiled for 1.25 hr then direct with sauce for 15-20 min.  Wonderful.  They go great with lemon meringue pie.  :)

    Ernie McClain

    Scottsbluff, Nebraska

    (in the extreme western panhandle of NE)

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