Rib Question

UKBradC · October 2010

I've had some ribs on for almost 3 hours at 250. Should I foil for the last couple hours or leave them be? It's a small rack for the missus and myself with original dizzy rub on it.

Thanks

BRC

Crimsongator · October 2010

When do you need them to be done and what temp is the egg at?

Little Steven · October 2010

Brad,

I've foiled a few times but prefer the ribs just straight. Are they sides or babybacks? You may have a while to go if they are sides.

Steve

UKBradC · October 2010

babybacks. the egg has been at 250 for 3 hours, hoping to eat by 8 (545 here now)

Thanks

Crimsongator · October 2010

I might let the egg creep up at bit to 300 and they should be fine. You can get them there without foiling if you have 2 more hours to go, especially if they are small ribbies.

RRP · October 2010

have they been direct or indirect for those 3 hours?

Little Steven · October 2010

Brad,

You are about right. Usually 4 1/2 to 5 hours for me.

Steve

UKBradC · October 2010

indirect

Crimsongator · October 2010

Might be a little crispy if they were direct

Little Steven · October 2010

Brad,

You know the bend test right?

Steve

UKBradC · October 2010

yea, so just leave them unfoiled and do the bend test? i've never done it without foiling for the last half. just wanted to try something new but also wanted to make sure I didn't screw up dinner.

Little Steven · October 2010

That is what I do yes. I prefer the texture to foiled ones.

Steve

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