Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

So put apple juice in the foil, place the ribs on the juice, and wrap up, then wrap again?

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

Yep... to a bunch of juice... just a couple of tablespoons.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

Done. will update with final product around 6pm

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

I meant to say NOT a bunch of apple juice.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

I know, I only put a little in the foil, enough to have a coating on the bottom of it, no more.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

That's why I plan on ribs for a long cook. Most of the BBQ compitions you can watch on the Food Channel go for 16 hours or so. Not really needed for the home, but stunningly good if you try them.

Temps in the grill can be hard to judge.... I use a oven thrmometer on the grill as oppose to the installed which measures at teh top. Best part though about BBQing, If it's not perfect, you get to try again.

Prolly took me many a try before I thought I could do them good. Along with the apple juce option if you don't have any is to use the same amout of viniger. Not enough to heavily flavor it, just to help with the tenderness.

I now have to get my london broil for this weekend. Hopefully I will not embarass my self at teh Herf.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

Well I wasn't seeing too much smoke at all through out the whole process of the ribs today. I'm thinking I didn't heat up the grill and the chips hot enough to get them all smoking, then take it down and put the meat on. I'll play with it next time.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

I have a 4 burner grill. The left 2 stay off and that is where I keep the meat. On my grill I put the right two burners as low as I can with them staying lit. Depends on the wind. I remove the grill grate above the flames and on top of the lit burners I place a cast iron smoke box I got at Lowes. The provides the needed heat to smoke but not hot enough to cook the meat to quick. With the grate off, it's easy to keep adding extra wood as needed.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

Ahhh. I have a 3 burner grill, but I put the similar cast iron smoke box on top of the grill grate which probably didn't give it enough heat. I turned the middle and left burners off and had the ribs to the far left, the smoke box on the far right. Next time I'll put the smoke box right on the burner and maybe turn the middle burner on low.

The ribs came out great, they weren't fall off the bone, but damn were they tasty. I have a feeling however that it had more to do with my merinade and rub than the smoking. I really don't think I got much smoke at all in them. Will try the above method next time. Maybe I'll do a london broil or brisket next time when I have a good 6-8 hours.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

Glad they ended up well brother. Qing is always a refining thing. Enjoy these and the plans for the next ones.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

Thanks to everyone's help through my first experience. You've all successfully added another addiction to my already long list of them.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

Very nice!!! On the london broil 2 to 2.5 hours is what it takes me. I have a hard time getting my temps to stay below 245* I really would prefer 225* or 235* for my temp. Usually pretty thin as compared to a brisket. As this is also a tougher piece of meat the lower the temp and teh longer you can coo it the better.

grilling is good for burgers, steaks and dogs. But the real art and fun happen with a BBQ session. Alot my flavors, the art of getting it "right" and I love the cooking experience. If you like a bit more spicier recipie, the one I posted is really good as is the dipping sauce.

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

glad you enjoyed them! A few more times you will be a pro!

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

BTW, we never did get to see pics of those ribs.... BTW, a day later is no good for pics :r

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

No pics, didn't happen. Do it again! :ss

Re: 1st attempt at smoking/grilling ribs tomorrow
 

here is my last batch of ribs cooked on my gas grill. used the 3-2-1 method. indirect heat. 2 pans filled with water. racks on top of the pans. used foil pouch with about 2 cups of hickory. rubbed ribs with mustard, then dry rub, overnite in fridge. I had been using a weber smoker for years. moved, didnt bring it with me, and now i am too lazy. Gas grill was easier, and honestly, they turned out great. oh yeah, temp at 235
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...ions/005-2.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...ions/007-2.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...ions/008-2.jpg