Well hell, it seems so easy now .....

[outdoorsfellar]

As predicted, another snow storm came thru today & once again, I was prepared to try anoter batch of ribs, determined to get it right this time ! Instead of the 3-2-1 method, I knew that the key to success for me was to foil them longer this time around. I went for a 3-4-1/2 hr method. Boy o boy what a difference ! I know that's a no brainer for most here, but you really don't get it until you experience it just the same. Just like doing a brisket or a butt, you need to be prepared for the long haul, of sorts. Here's a pic of my 1st 1/2 after 3-4-1/2 ....





It's not that pretty of a pic, but the meat is giving way to bone just the same. I'm letting the other 1/2 rack go for another 40 min or so, just to see the difference & build upon from this experience. Thanks to all for the advise & for those who are just trying ribs, hang in there !

[Pachanga]

Well there you go.

Nice smoke.

Pachanga

[Tenpoint5]

Glad you finally got it to work for you

[Caneyscud]

I think someone said "Hindsight is 20-20!.  The pic might not be that pretty, but the subject sure is.  Looks mighty tasty and certainly very, very moist.  How did the other half turn out?  They seem to be smiling at me, or are they throwing me a kiss?  

[OU812]

Glad to see you getin the ribs figured out, as to what has been said many times before "There done when there done" dont rush perfection.

Keep in the foil till the meat has pulled back from the bone before you sauce and let set that last hr.

For me it goes something like 3 - ? - 1

Some ? can be 2 hr, some ? can be 4 hr.

It all comes down to the pig.

[seemore]

They look great!  And nicely arranged on a Longaberger plate, no less!!!!!
Mrs.

[classicrockgriller]

They look great!  And nicely arranged on a Longaberger plate, no less!!!!!
Mrs.

I think they would look better on my paper plate at my House in front of my Face.

Nice going ODF.

[outdoorsfellar]

Thanks all ! The second pic is from the 2nd half that I added afterwards. Yeah, those Longaberger plates ... I hate 'em. They're heavy & clangy when you stack 'em. My wife worked at their corporate office & was a consultant for a while before she lost her job a few years back due to a big layoff, & our house is littered with baskets & plates   ::)  ....lol. Getting canned was the best thing that ever happened to her.... other than marrying me...lol

[squirtthecat]

our house is littered with baskets

We have a few of them as well.   ::) ::)