My Neighbor Wanted Some Ribs...

[SouthernSmoked]

My neighbor came over the other day and told me about some spare ribs that he had purchased at Meijer's.

He said that him and his wife tried to smoke two racks on their grill but were not very good.
He asked if I would smoke the other two for him...



So here we go!!!



Started by removing the skirt meat from bone side.



Next step is to flip the ribs meat side up and remove the brisket (rib tips). This is where a good knife is needed.
The object here is to cut the slab into a uniform width so that the ribs cook more evenly.

The last step to our St. Louis style ribs is removal of the membrane on the bone side.
Removing the membrane makes for a more tender rib and also allows more flavor from smoke and rub to penetrate.



Applied a layer of yellow mustard and "Billy Bob's Rib Rub" to the ribs then to the frig for an overnight nap.



The next day I preheat my Smoker to 265 degree knowing that the temperature in my oven will drop once the door opens and the meats go in - sometimes a little higher if I'm doing several ribs at a time.



I used Hickory flavor wood-chips and well smoke for around 3 to 3 1/2 hours before foiling.



After 3 1/2 hours of smoke I use butter, handful of dark brown sugar.(Thanks Sparky1)



Foiled with 2 layers of foil and threw in the bradley for another hour.



Well after 3-1/2 smoke, 1 hour Foiled, and 1 hour back in the smoker unwrapped... time to pull out of the smoker and call my neighbor.

Look dang good for not using any BBQ sauce.



Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm - darn it's killing me not to be able to eat one of this babies.





I apologize that I don't have any cut as individual ribs but I thought I'd let my neighbor have the honors.

This rack I did add a little BBQ sauce.



I wished I would've made more...looks tasty!

Enjoy!!

[mikecorn.1]

Ooooo eeeee. I would of cut me a piece off for quality control purposes.  ;D

[ghost9mm]

Thats great lookin ribs, I just know your neighbor is gonna bring you more ribs to do......

[Tenpoint5]

Ooooo eeeee. I would of cut me a piece off for quality control purposes.  ;D

Oh hell yeah there would be One rib missing for sure. They look great Southern. I think that Sparky may be on to something here!!

[classicrockgriller]

Happy neighbor for sure.

Great Job Mark!

[KyNola]

Really nice Mark.  Have never had the guts to trim ribs into St. Louis style.  Pretty sure I could easily destroy some ribs.

[Tenpoint5]

Really nice Mark.  Have never had the guts to trim ribs into St. Louis style.  Pretty sure I could easily destroy some ribs.

Guess what your gonna be doing next Friday night!! I have a couple of racks that you can get some schooling on!!

[muebe]

Nice job on the ribs Mark they look great!

I did some Sparky Ribs last week and they were awesome ;D

[SoCalBuilder]

First time I've seen the butter and brown sugar routine. I'll be trying that next time. Thanks to you and Sparky for sharing.

[OU812]

Your neighbors ribs look great.  :D

[jbullard1]

I just bought some ribs and am going to try this   
I like the idea of trimming the membrane off

[DTAggie]

I sure hope he let you have at least one!