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rib advice

MA egger
MA egger Posts: 51
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Trying ribs for the first time today, and with friends coming round to check out the egg, the pressure is on!

I've got three racks to cook, which I've cut in half to stand up in the inverted BGE rack over an inverted platesetter.

I got the fire going, stabilised at about 275, got the plate setter in to warm up and left it all to burn for an hour, after which time it was about 250 dome.

I then put the ribs in and expected the temp to drop for a while but to eventually come back to 250. However, they've been on fifty minutes now and the temp is still down at 200. How long does it normally take to get back to temp? Should I start fiddling with the vents? (Top is currently closed with daisy wheel maybe a third open, and about half an inch on the bottom vent)

Thanks for your help,

JPY
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  • Car Wash Mike
    Car Wash Mike Posts: 11,244
    I would wait a little bit. If this is your first time, are you going to foil?

    Mike
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  • MA egger
    MA egger Posts: 51
    What would you advise? I've got them on there in the rack right now, but I haven't got a pan of juice underneath. I was going to spritz them with apple juice after about two hours and cook them about four hours in total or until they are a bit bendy, and then brush sauce on them and grill them for a final 20 minutes or so.

    I'm basically winging it, I have no idea. I read on someone's site this morning (sorry, forget the name) where they did a comparison and concluded the foil method wasn't as good. However, if it's easier for the novice, maybe I should do that.

    Temp is still down at 200 after 90 minutes, although I did add three potatoes about 15 minutes ago, that probably didn't help. I must say, though, it's all smellin' good!
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  • Car Wash Mike
    Car Wash Mike Posts: 11,244
    I would foil after 3 hours with a little apple juice. Go about 45 minutes, egg should be around 250.
    Mike
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  • MA egger
    MA egger Posts: 51
    Will do that, thanks a bunch for the advice. So 45 mins in the foil with some juice, then back on the grid with the bbq sauce for a few minutes, right?
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  • Car Wash Mike
    Car Wash Mike Posts: 11,244
    Yes, if they look done. You only want the sauce on for about 20 minutes. Take pics and let me know how you did.
    Mike
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Can I tag onto this thread for a little advice too? I'll be cooking ribs for the first time this weekend.

    What type of spray bottle do you use when you spray the ribs with apple juice/vinegar? I assume it must be food quality and not something sold to mist your plants. :laugh:

    Suggestions of where to find the right item?
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  • MA egger
    MA egger Posts: 51
    Mike, thanks for the help with the ribs, they turned out really well, I'll try to get some photos sorted out and posted.

    As for the spray bottle, I er, borrowed the one that my wife uses for the ironing, but she's out of town until next weekend so I've got time to replace it, if I remember. It seemed to work OK and gave the ribs a fresh laundered taste (kidding).
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Ok....EWWWWWW! :ohmy: At least I was thinking about starting with a CLEAN bottle! :S
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