Who likes to smoke their meat?

9 racks...
They are usually in a vertical rack with a shoulder or two in there. Decided I don't want to pull pork in the middle of the party.
Will report back in 6ish hours..

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There weren't any left......
I pulled a few racks at 190, a few at 195, and the rest at 200+
the 190s were juicier - the 200+ ones fell off the bone (some like this, but it isn't "proper")
but the hotter ones had a nicer burnt edge.

cleaned up the racks and water pan this morning. Ready to go!

forgot to take a pic
 
Photo dump from the last few weeks:

Wagyu patties and chickuns.
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The ease of set up, use and breakdown really makes pellet smoking awesome.
It’s no thing to break it out for short smokes.

And a smoke tube for supplemental flavor makes up for any shortcomings.
Plus when I fired it up for this cook, it forced a software update.
I swear it was making more smoke after that. @Shaggz reporting the same.

Then, inspired by Shaggz, reverse sear ribeye with a finish on a 700* grill.
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Blue cheese butter for the win.

I usually do this in the oven, with cast iron stove top finish. Nice not having to clean the stove and not have the smoke alarms tell me the steak is done.


Flash to today: ribs on the menu
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Going with a 5-hour raw dog smoke- last time I did 3-2-1 and ended up with pulled pork.

And it’s times like these I truly appreciate Grillzebo
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Raw dogging it > 3-2-1
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Easily best ribs I’ve made in a while, maybe ever.
225* for 4-4.5 hours, basted with honeyed bbq sauce and another 1 hour at 250*
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Chickuns also happened (and burgers and dogs and gnocchi with ho-made san marzano sause and green salad)
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Grillzebo in full effect. Smoker and propain running full steam.
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Photo dump from the last few weeks:

Wagyu patties and chickuns.
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The ease of set up, use and breakdown really makes pellet smoking awesome.
It’s no thing to break it out for short smokes.

And a smoke tube for supplemental flavor makes up for any shortcomings.
Plus when I fired it up for this cook, it forced a software update.
I swear it was making more smoke after that. @Shaggz reporting the same.

Then, inspired by Shaggz, reverse sear ribeye with a finish on a 700* grill.
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Blue cheese butter for the win.

I usually do this in the oven, with cast iron stove top finish. Nice not having to clean the stove and not have the smoke alarms tell me the steak is done.


Flash to today: ribs on the menu
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Going with a 5-hour raw dog smoke- last time I did 3-2-1 and ended up with pulled pork.

And it’s times like these I truly appreciate Grillzebo
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I did ribs in the electric smoke a couple weeks back on a 3-2-1 and had much success. Have a nice packet of seasoning from califon meat market ready to go, so may take a trip to Costco to grab another 3pack.
 
I did ribs in the electric smoke a couple weeks back on a 3-2-1 and had much success. Have a nice packet of seasoning from califon meat market ready to go, so may take a trip to Costco to grab another 3pack.
Guess you had better luck than me, last time with 3-2-1, it was pork flavored baby food.
These were perfect, just slightly al dente, plenty juicy and flavorful.
 
Guess you had better luck than me, last time with 3-2-1, it was pork flavored baby food.
These were perfect, just slightly al dente, plenty juicy and flavorful.
Probably too much liquid added on wrap and things boiled for a while... idk. What did you use for the wrap? I never do ribs in foil. It has to be paper for 3-2-1 method imo to let it seep out a bit. Also, maybe you don't like fall off the bone, and your new method is fine. 3-2-1 while work from home is a game changer with the set it and forget it masterbuilt. I've also probably gained 35 lbs+ so don't listen to my advice. I've tried without wrapping and they just are too tough for my liking.
 
Probably too much liquid added on wrap and things boiled for a while... idk. What did you use for the wrap? I never do ribs in foil. It has to be paper for 3-2-1 method imo to let it seep out a bit. Also, maybe you don't like fall off the bone, and your new method is fine. 3-2-1 while work from home is a game changer with the set it and forget it masterbuilt. I've also probably gained 35 lbs+ so don't listen to my advice. I've tried without wrapping and they just are too tough for my liking.
Didn't use liquid on the wrap, but did use foil,
so what moisture was in there just steamed them.
I'm not against fall off the bone,
but the results were extreme.
Butcher paper probably would have fared better.

Nekkid smoke gives great results, a little bite/snap to the meat,
and uncompromised bark.
This works for my tastes, gonna run like this going forward.
 
Raw dogging it > 3-2-1
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Easily best ribs I’ve made in a while, maybe ever.
225* for 4-4.5 hours, basted with honeyed bbq sauce and another 1 hour at 250*
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Chickuns also happened (and burgers and dogs and gnocchi with ho-made san marzano sause and green salad)
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Grillzebo in full effect. Smoker and propain running full steam.
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That smoke ring looks even more impressive on the big screen than the phone screen. Agreed on 3-2-1. I prefer a little snap to my ribs, not a fan of fall off the bone.
 
Didn't use liquid on the wrap, but did use foil,
so what moisture was in there just steamed them.
I'm not against fall off the bone,
but the results were extreme.
Butcher paper probably would have fared better.

Nekkid smoke gives great results, a little bite/snap to the meat,
and uncompromised bark.
This works for my tastes, gonna run like this going forward.
how do I do this on my weber gas ? Explain to me like you would someone who is clueless.
 
Drive over to Red, White & Que in @Kirt ’s hood and pick up some ribs. Enjoy.
I have a guy near me who is pretty incredible. But like working on my own bikes, I also like to cook my own ribs. 🙂

I usually use the 3-2-1 method because it’s easy af. But like @jmanic I don’t like the pulled pork / fall off the bone. I assume I can just get the smoke tray for my grill?
 
I have a guy near me who is pretty incredible. But like working on my own bikes, I also like to cook my own ribs. 🙂

I usually use the 3-2-1 method because it’s easy af. But like @jmanic I don’t like the pulled pork / fall off the bone. I assume I can just get the smoke tray for my grill?
Assuming you have already figured out how set up an area on your grill for indirect heat (if you can, it's easier with a charcoal kettle grill),
and can get a consistent known temp from your grill (check your grill's thermometer),
I would use a smoke tube.

If your burners run lengthwise front to back, setting a spot for indirect heat (e.g. only the left hand burner on) will probably mean cutting your racks in half,
if they run lengthwise side to side, then you can just run the front burner and have the back space open for racks.

Note also you can get a vertical rib rack to make the most out of your space
(I started way back in the day on a round charbroil gas grill, maybe 18" across- I used to coil my racks and hold them together with skewers- worked pretty well!)

Convention has you using wood chips in a foil pouch or smoker box,
but the smoke tube is what I use to supplement on my smoker, and it works well.
You can pick up pellets at Lowes or Homies, and you should get 4-5 hours out of a full tube of pellets.
If you plan on doing a longer smoke, get a couple of tubes to easily swap them out when one is burned out.
Only thing to note is you need an open direct flame to get the pellets going I use the side burner on my gas grill for this.

Anyway, some good points on this thread, I'm sure there's many others.

As to the particulars of my last batch,
it was done on a Traeger pellet smoker-
Racks were about identical in size (2.8 lbs pre trim)
I smoked at 225* for 4-4.5 hours, checked for near doneness (snap test, not temp or tear test),
and then basted with bbq sauce (honey added) and did another hour at 250* to set the sauce and bark

Shout out if you have other questions- lots of experience in this group.
 
Assuming you have already figured out how set up an area on your grill for indirect heat (if you can, it's easier with a charcoal kettle grill),
and can get a consistent known temp from your grill (check your grill's thermometer),
I would use a smoke tube.

If your burners run lengthwise front to back, setting a spot for indirect heat (e.g. only the left hand burner on) will probably mean cutting your racks in half,
if they run lengthwise side to side, then you can just run the front burner and have the back space open for racks.

Note also you can get a vertical rib rack to make the most out of your space
(I started way back in the day on a round charbroil gas grill, maybe 18" across- I used to coil my racks and hold them together with skewers- worked pretty well!)

Convention has you using wood chips in a foil pouch or smoker box,
but the smoke tube is what I use to supplement on my smoker, and it works well.
You can pick up pellets at Lowes or Homies, and you should get 4-5 hours out of a full tube of pellets.
If you plan on doing a longer smoke, get a couple of tubes to easily swap them out when one is burned out.
Only thing to note is you need an open direct flame to get the pellets going I use the side burner on my gas grill for this.

Anyway, some good points on this thread, I'm sure there's many others.

As to the particulars of my last batch,
it was done on a Traeger pellet smoker-
Racks were about identical in size (2.8 lbs pre trim)
I smoked at 225* for 4-4.5 hours, checked for near doneness (snap test, not temp or tear test),
and then basted with bbq sauce (honey added) and did another hour at 250* to set the sauce and bark

Shout out if you have other questions- lots of experience in this group.
Quality post. Thank you
 
Photo dump from the last few weeks:

Wagyu patties and chickuns.
View attachment 246700
The ease of set up, use and breakdown really makes pellet smoking awesome.
It’s no thing to break it out for short smokes.

And a smoke tube for supplemental flavor makes up for any shortcomings.
Plus when I fired it up for this cook, it forced a software update.
I swear it was making more smoke after that. @Shaggz reporting the same.

Then, inspired by Shaggz, reverse sear ribeye with a finish on a 700* grill.
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Blue cheese butter for the win.

I usually do this in the oven, with cast iron stove top finish. Nice not having to clean the stove and not have the smoke alarms tell me the steak is done.


Flash to today: ribs on the menu
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Going with a 5-hour raw dog smoke- last time I did 3-2-1 and ended up with pulled pork.

And it’s times like these I truly appreciate Grillzebo
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Nice setup. I'd like to build a smoke house someday
 
For those like me who like a firm rib. Cook your step one 30 minutes longer. Meat should start shrinking back a bit. I also wrap in foil with a bit of coke or sprite. Though the butcher paper is sound advice. My steps 2 and 3 are both done on a gas grill. Make sure it's bone side down. Seems the meat has too much moisture before the wrap, dry meat stays firm and doesn't fall apart.
 
I have a guy near me who is pretty incredible. But like working on my own bikes, I also like to cook my own ribs. 🙂

I usually use the 3-2-1 method because it’s easy af. But like @jmanic I don’t like the pulled pork / fall off the bone. I assume I can just get the smoke tray for my grill?
What kind of ribs are you cooking? Baby backs or spares? In my opinion 6 or so hours for ribs is waaaayyyy too long, regardless of cut.
 
Came here to post this then saw the firm rib stuff. Weber kettle, charcoal, vortex, some wood chunks, wings and sliced baby backs. About 50 minutes at about 450-500° with the lid on. Crispy wings and ribs are tender with a perfect bite to pull off the bone.
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What kind of ribs are you cooking? Baby backs or spares? In my opinion 6 or so hours for ribs is waaaayyyy too long, regardless of cut.
So, clearly I misspoke about 321. I thought I knew what that meant, but I was wrong.

My rib method is the ol’ dry rub it, wrap it in tin foil, oven for 3 hours at 250 and then lather with some bbq sauce and finally a quick sear on the grill.

I’m not buying a smoker. I thought about it but I already have a Weber gas, blackstone, and my Ooni. I really don’t need another utensil that I’ll use once in a while. So I wanted to see if I could do something on my grill.

I do like the charcoal grill. The best ribs I ever had were done on a charcoal grill with no wrap, just slow and low and they were perfect.
 
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