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Doing both chicken and ribs tomorrow

AtGame7
AtGame7 Posts: 12
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Amateur EGGer here.  I want to do Ribs and Chicken tomorrow so I'm guessing I should do the ribs first since they need a lower temp and will take longer.  Will it be ok to finish the ribs and just put them in the oven at a "keep warm" temp of like 175 or will that dry them out?

Temp in the EGG to do the chicken will be like 350 (right?) so I don't want the ribs in there at all at that point.  What's the best method for doing both and not ruining one or the other, or both?

Thanks all
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,364
    Are you doing a whole bird or wings/ thighs/breasts.. I am sure there is a way around your question..
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • AtGame7
    AtGame7 Posts: 12
    Two whole birds with guests coming over so I'd like everything done on time if possible.
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  • jeponline
    jeponline Posts: 290
    FTC the ribs. That should keep them hot for a couple hours
    Large BGE
    Huntsville, AL
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    You could cook the chicken at the same temp as the ribs and it will turn out great.  However, I imagine you might have a space issue if doing 2 birds and ribs.  

    Your plan will work just fine.  Ribs hold very well in the oven.  Put them in a pan and cover it with foil they will be fine.  When the ribs are done cooking I would let them cool a bit on the counter, then cut into individual bones for serving and put them in a pan covered tightly with foil on your oven's lowest setting.    

    One other option would be a foil stage for the ribs.  You may have heard of the 3-2-1 or 3-1-1 method.  You could smoke the ribs for 3 hours in the egg, wrap them and put them in the oven for about 1.5 hours, and cook the chickens on the egg.  The last stage is finishing the ribs and saucing them back on the egg.  It doesn't need to take an hour that can take 10-15 minutes. 

    I suppose using the oven to cook the ribs would be the most efficient in terms of overall cooking time.  However if you have the time to fully cook the ribs and hold them it might be a little less stressful since the ribs are ready to go when your guests arrive. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • NonaScott
    NonaScott Posts: 446
    I cook both at the same time 275 . Give the ribs an hour or two head start 
    Narcoossee, FL

    LBGE, Nest, Mates, Plate Setter, Ash Tool. I'm a simple guy.
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    Welcome.  The clear need for a second egg has emerged early.  

    Phoenix 
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  • CtTOPGUN
    CtTOPGUN Posts: 612
    NonaScott said:
    I cook both at the same time 275 . Give the ribs an hour or two head start 
    This! There is no cooking law that says chicken needs to cook hotter than ribs. Just air dry the birds in the fridge overnight to ensure they are dry. Then cook to your desired IT. Should take around 3 to 4 hours depending on the size of the birds.

       Jim
    LBGE/Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36" Griddle/Turkey Fryer/Induction Burner/Royal Gourmet 24" Griddle/Cuisinart Twin Oaks/Pit Boss Tabletop pellet smoker/Instant Pot

     BBQ from the State of Connecticut!

       Jim
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