cruzmisl Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 Hi All, First let me preface by saying I have been cooking on ceramics err, concrete and ceramics for almost a decade. Some results are great, most are really good and very few if any are poor. Tonight though was a magnificent display of everything coming together to produce world class results. I had some minor surgery and decided I needed some baby backs to make me feel better. I buy my ribs by the box from a local restaurant owner (friend). They are perfectly trimmed and come two slabs per cryovac package. I let them thaw out and decided to brine the ribs before cooking them. This is something I have done for chicken and pork loin but never for ribs. I read about it on CI. Pulled them out of the brine, dusted liberally with Dizzy dust coarse and on the K they went at 250. I also used my new smoke pot too. Five hours later they are true specimens of BBQ. I painted on some Butch's Smack Your Lips Mild BBQ Sauce and let them dwell for another 10 minutes. These ribs were without a doubt the best ribs I have EVER eaten (and I've eaten ALOT) Truly world class. In fact, if I were in a restaurant and they told me they were $50 a slab I would have paid it. I'm not sure if it was the brine, the smoke pot, the rub or the sauce but it all came together to produce a phenomenal rib. Man, I need a cigarette (and I don't even smoke)
primeats Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 It's something you can't explain, you just have to experience. This cooker turns out better ribs than I have ever eaten in any restaurant. I may have spoiled myself from ordering steak out before, but since cooking on the KK, even my finicky kids make a comment! Keep up the good work..hey invite some deserving friends over ! (I'm sure you have). Like me, the evidence is long gone before I think to snap a shot of the product. You've been here long enough for us to know that you're not just blowin' smoke. Although I'm sure someone will give you Hell about it!
Ickkey Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 I'm glad it all worked out for you cruzmisl and hope your feeling better from you surgery! Now where's the pic's of those baby's backs.......
cruzmisl Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Posted September 11, 2009 Thanks for the well wishes. Unfortunately the ribs didn't make it for a camera shot. I had both hands full of sauce and pork fat. There was no way I was stopping for a photo
primeats Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 Yep, 2 minutes after my post! I'm as guilty as anyone!
Firemonkey Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 I wholly agree with the brining of ribs. I tried it a couple of years ago and haven't gone back. Once you try it you won't want them any other way!
Conodo12 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 I brine also in a varied batch of beer, apple vinegar, rub, etc. It's rarely the same twice! How 'bout you guys, any favorite brines (particularly for ribs?)
mguerra Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 C'mon, details! Alright, what was the brine, how long did you brine, what was in the smoke pot?
cruzmisl Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Posted September 11, 2009 Brine was 1 C of kosher salt, 1/2C sugar and 4 quarts of water. Brined them for an hour. In the smoke pot was 1/2 hickory and 1/2 apple wood
Curly Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 Re: It all came together..... (babybacks) ...I'm not sure if it was the brine, the smoke pot, the rub or the sauce but it all came together to produce a phenomenal rib... No unusual pain meds!!!! Those seem to make everything better for me.
cruzmisl Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Posted September 11, 2009 I wish. With all the pill seekers out there my Dr is VERY reluctant to prescribe any opiates.
