Most meat-eaters enjoy a good pork rib, but not everyone realizes that there are a few different types. The spare ribs are meatier and larger, while the back ribs (or “baby backs”) are smaller and leaner. Read on to learn more about the distinction—and how it can affect your next barbecue.
For the most part, we advocate smoking ribs at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if you want to set the temp a bit lower, you’ll need a general idea of how long the process might take. Here’s our guide on how long to smoke ribs at 175/180 degrees. How Long To Smoke Ribs at 175/180 Degrees …
When you’re shopping for a grill or smoker, you should ensure that the cooking grates are wide enough to accommodate the cuts you have in mind. Therefore, those of you who enjoy smoked ribs might be wondering, just how long is a rack of ribs? How Long is a Rack Of Ribs? The length of …
If you’ve put a rack or two of ribs in the freezer and you want to fire up the smoker tonight, do you have to thaw the ribs first? Or can you smoke frozen ribs and skip the thawing process entirely? Let’s find out. Can You Smoke Frozen Ribs? You don’t have to defrost ribs …
It takes a long time to smoke a rack of ribs, which makes it all the more disappointing when they don’t turn out right. If your ribs came out dry, we’re here to tell you what might have happened—and to give you a couple of options for damage control. Ribs Came Out Dry Dry ribs …
Is it okay to split a rack of ribs before adding them to the smoker, or is it better to wait until you take them off the heat? And if you do split them, will that affect the cooking time in any way? Let’s take a look. Can You Cut Ribs in Half Before Smoking? …
If you’ve ever wondered whether it was worth it to create an injection liquid for your ribs, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s explore this technique and the effect it has on large cuts of meat. Rib Injection An injection can promote flavor and juiciness, but it’s not a crucial step when it comes …
Is there any way to use up spare rib trimmings after you’ve prepared the rack for the grill? After all, you’ve worked hard to get the rack presentation-ready, and it looks like there’s some usable meat left. Let’s talk about how you might capitalize on that. What To Do With Spare Rib Trimmings You can …
What happens if you leave your leftover cooked ribs out on the counter all night? Is it still okay to eat them as long as you reheat them first? Despite what you may have heard—or what you’ve done in the past—the answer is no. We’re here to tell you why. Cooked Ribs Left Out Overnight …
Have you ever come across some black spots when prepping a rack of pork ribs? Some people may smoke plenty of ribs and never encounter this phenomenon. However, if you do, you can still move forward with the barbecue—and we’re here to tell you why. Black Veins in Pork Ribs Once in a while, you …
You can smoke spare ribs untrimmed, but it makes for a more impressive presentation if you take the time to trim the rack. To help you understand why, we’ve put together this guide that explores the difference between trimmed vs untrimmed spare ribs. Trimmed vs Untrimmed Spare Ribs Trimmed spare ribs—known as St. Louis-style ribs—have …