A couple of weeks ago, I was trying to figure out how to do some country style ribs. Then I remembered that I had a smoker! I hit the ribs pretty heavy with some “Smooth Moove” from Obiecue, wrapped them and let them spend one last night in the fridge.
The next day I used some mesquite impregnated charcoal, and some apple wood chips in foil. Some people ask if I soak the chips in water and the answer is no. I have read too much indicating that the chips don’t really absorb any anyway. Until I get some chunks, I use the chips, just maybe a 1/2 cup or so. I double-wrap in a foil pack, poke some holes in the pack and throw on the charcoal.
I used a semi 3-2-1 method on the ribs. They smoked 2 hours at 225; then they got wrapped for an hour, then I opened the vents up and got it as hot as I could (not terribly hot that day, as it was windy!) and kept basting and turning, for about another hour. I think I just used some Kraft sauce I had here – nothing terribly fancy. The family raved, we kept some leftovers and the rest came to work with me. The country style ribs were a hit too!
I’m so pleased with my smoking journey so far. I’m learning lots, and maybe more important – no disasters yet!
