Finally Cooked Ribs

[SkunkedAgain]

I am shocked that it took me into my mid-30s to finally grill up some ribs. I read a lot of posts on here about the process, borrowed someone's rub, and it all turned out great. Mrs. SkunkedAgain said it was one of the best meals she's ever had. I might score that for my famous cornbread recipe, but the ribs were very tasty. Thanks everyone.

I've now been given the official approval to buy more ribs and cook them more often!

[reinhard1]

well it's never too late. glad they turned out for you. lot's of great help here on these cooking threads. good luck.

[RebelSS]

Glad that it turned out good for you!!!! Be careful...the Missus might apoint you head chef!!! HAHA! I did my rack of ribs on Saturday...they were great, nice and moist. BBQ sauce from ear to ear. (The neighbor cracked up) However, after all these years of smoking and BBQ'ing, my favorite is STILL and probably always will be a 1 1/2" thick smoked, juicy BBQ'd pork steak....

[Getanet]

I was at a Super Target in the Twin Cities last night and they had baby backs for what seemed like a great price. Most of the racks I saw were under $7.

Time to stock up!

[Ice Shack Baby]

It's not too bad starting to make ribs in your 30s. Generally you have a little bit more patience or you just move slower to have the image of having patience.

[Redlantern]

Well said, Ice Shack.

[Jim Almquist]

I was thinking the same thing Ice Shack. You slow down a little and start to enjoy making good/great food instead of slop/fast junk. Keep a open mind and be willing to try a few different things and a whole new menu awaits you

[stoneeyes317]

I didn't make my first rack of ribs until 3-4 years ago and I'm 46. I don't agree with the idea that you move little slower in your 30's; 40's yes but not so much before that in my experience . I just never had the opportunity to grill/smoke food before then, and came mostly because my wife took notice of my interest and bought me a smoker.

I've still got a lot to learn but that's why this is the first forum I read every day .

eyes317

[eyeguy 54]

Took my smoker up nort and did my first rack of baby backs and I'm 57, lol. dang!! shoulda done this 30 years ago. Been doing stuff on the grill forever. 3 hours smoke, 2 hours in foil and 1 more hour with famous daves all at about 220 degrees. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I've done county style a few times and a turkey and a chicken. Babybacks are awesome. Now I gotta smoke some salmon. :>)

[McGurk]

Way to go! I am a newb when it comes to ribs, too. Smoked my first edible ribs last year in my early 30's. I agree with the patience and knowledge helping with age; I tried some about 10 years ago and they were inedible. I swore I'd never try them again. Glad I changed my mind!

And they are right; if you cook too well you might just get promoted to full-time chef in the house. I have definately stepped up in the kitchen in the last 5 years but it's still about 50/50. My Dad thinks I'm nuts for cooking like I do. I baked a loaf of banana bread when my parents came down to visit and about blew his friggin' mind. This from the guy who can set the points on a 50 year old tractor and built about 90% of the addition to their house; yet he gets scared of baking powder and a double boiler..

I was at a Super Target in the Twin Cities last night and they had baby backs for what seemed like a great price. Most of the racks I saw were under $7.

Time to stock up!

I saw the same; they still have $2.49/lb ribs. Someone else here said they over-bought and need to move them out. I may go get a few more racks before the weekend, so I don't have to bother getting them through out the summer at $4.99/lb or more. If you've got a deep freeze, fill 'er up!

[SkunkedAgain]

That's more my realm. I'm a baker and cook, but am just starting to truly venture into the grilling world. Once I fly back into town this weekend, I'll likely be stocking up on ribs again.

[SkunkedAgain]

After reading the other rib post, I decided to ask one more question. My first rib work was done on an old Weber. I put a foil pan in the bottom to collect drippings and coals on the other. Then put a foil pan of water over the coals and ribs over the drip pan. One babyback rack took up half the grill. Now we've got friends coming up in two weeks and I want to do two racks.

Can I stack the ribs on top of one another, switching which one is one top, or is there a better way with my one Webber? I do have a gas grill that I could use do, but really liked how they turned out with charcoal.

[McGurk]

You can stand them on end using some sort of rack, like so:

You can make a rack with a stout wire coat hanger (the thick ones!) using a searched image of a "rib rack" as a template. There's a bunch out there to choose from.

Or you roll them up loosely and hold them w/ skewers, and smoke them on end.

[Harmonica Bear]

Rib racks are the only way to go, inexpensive too.

rib rack on a gas grill set up

Rib racks on a chargriller

[McGurk]

Now THAT is what pullback looks like!

Looks like you could have stuffed one more rack on there, hate to see you waste space!

[Harmonica Bear]

Ha! To be honest, it was full at one point, I beleive sampling had taken place.