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Old 06-25-2011, 09:45 AM   #2373
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Default Re: What's in your smoker?

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator View Post
Not an exact thing... but the rule of thumb I learned is:

At 225-230

Spares 3/2/1
BBs 2.5/1.5/.5

The first number is on the smoker uncovered. The next number is wrapped in foil and back on the cooker. The last number is a variable. I open the foil and that is my finishing time. I like the rub to set back up and not be too moist. Some folks use this as time in a cooler to finish.

After you have cooked ribs for a while you may find that you adapt that a bit. I pretty much cook them to the color I want then foil (usually right about three hours or so). Then I cook them two more hours. Then I start checking them every 15 minutes or so until they are the doneness I am looking for.
That's more than enough to get me in the ballpark of getting it right. I'll probably throw them on after I get my son down for a nap. Thanks!
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