My father's day

[hookjunior]

For fathers day my wife and kids decided to get me the grill that I've been looking at. One of my daughters favorite meals is ribs so I bought some baby backs and tried it out. They turned out pretty good but I put a little too much cayenne in the rub for the girls, I thought they could have used a little more smoke, and they got just a little over done. But all in all they were pretty good for a first time, this is actually my first experience cooking with charcoal.

[reinhard1]

got yourself a loving family. that is an awesome grill man. wont be long and the ribs will done just as you want. they do look good. good luck.

[McGurk]

That's like the Swiss Army Knife of grills! Nice job, and the only problem with ribs is that you have to cook them and eat them in order over and over to get good at them. No reason to not keep going ahead!

Smoke flavor- time, amount of wood chips/shunks, or heat source material can factor into the amount of smoke (and liquid smoke, I suppose ). The longer time ribs go at a low temp, them more smoke they can absorb (when not in foil!). You can also go with more wood chunks mixed in with your charcoal to get more smoke, or a second smoke box with chips if that is the way you are going. Then, try switching to "lump" instead of charcoal briquettes if you are still not happy.

[pushbutton]

That is a nice set up! Jr. just gave me a headache for father's day. I spend most of the weekends just a few miles from you, and if you ever need taste testing....let me know.

[hookjunior]

This go around I used apple wood chips, next time I'm going to try chunks of hickory, a little less time in the foil, and less cayenne in the rub. So far I'm pretty happy with the grill. I haven't used the propane side much yet but it gets screaming hot but will still hold a low temp and it doesn't seem to flare up as bad as my old one did. The charcoal side I didn't have any trouble maintaining a steady temp and it seemed to seal up pretty well for the style it is. Pushbutton I'm sure we could work out a deal where you show me some fishing spots and I make the lunch.

[reinhard1]

hook, your doing fine. i dont know if you had a chance to look and the great thread Shack put on the cooking and reciepe forum. try looking at the "HSO's Smoked, Smoking @ Smokers LIbrary of Links" thread. it has everthing you would want to know as far as grilling and smoking. good luck.

[hookjunior]

Yes I have been reading these threads for quite awhile. The information that I've gotten from you, mcgurk, thirdeye, and the rest has been invaluable, thanks to everyone.

[McGurk]

Awwwww, shucks. Happy to help!