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Post by greybeard on Oct 12, 2014 13:11:15 GMT -5
Into the second hour of 3 racks of babybacks. I am finding that it is much easier to control the temp of my OTD using the top vents rather than the bottom vents. I am holding a very consistent temp of 235, +/- a couple of degrees, with some small adjustments on the top vent. I am of the opinion that adjusting the bottom vents creates too much air flow variation. Thanks to some of tips I found throughout the forum. On a side note, I should have purchased the Hovergrill with the SN. 3 racks of babybacks are almost too much on the main grate.
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Post by greybeard on Oct 12, 2014 14:24:18 GMT -5
Now into hour 3 of the babybacks. Moved ribs around for a more even cook. Knocked the ash off the coals and swept the remainder into the middle of the SN. Added more briqs (more on that in a minute). Added more water to the water pan and closed 'er up. back to 230 and holding in about 10 minutes. Now the reason I added more briqs is that when they pass the bend test (thanks Meathead) I will pull the ribs off the grill, remove the SN, spread the coals out, put the ribs back on direct heat so that I can sizzle some sauce on 'em.
I'm doing these ribs on a request from a bartender at a local watering hole. I've taken ribs, chicken wings and drums in several times and they disappear quickly. She wanted some ribs today so I just had to accomodate her. 2 racks for the patrons, 1 rack for her and her kids.
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Post by ncsmoker on Oct 12, 2014 18:52:08 GMT -5
Your ribs sound good. I really like my Hovergrill when doing ribs.
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Post by rangerone on Oct 13, 2014 17:58:04 GMT -5
Hey Greybeard, how long did the complete cook take you? I have found that if I have my grill temperature at about 250F I can do baby backs in about 3.5 - 4.0 hours. If I use around 225F it takes closer to 4.5 - 5.0 hours. The end result at 250F is always just a little bit better as well. I also use Meathead's bend test. Amazing Ribs is a great site.
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