3-2-1 method for smoked ribs

[TripletDaddy]

I never cut them in half.

"foil tent"? I assume you mean the tightly sealed foil packages. No problem.

My only concern about stacking would be even distribution of heat. That would make me a little nervous.

I cut them in half to be able to use various rubs and sauces. I tried leaving the rack intact and then trying to remember all the rub/sauce combos. Not doing that again.

As for tent, yes, I meant tightly sealed foil packages. I doubled up two halves in one foil package.

I'm concerned about stacking for the same reason you state, which is why I ask. As I said, here goes nothing!

[Jeff Lebowski]

Question re the foil phase. I generally cut the racks in half when I smoke and cook them. Is it ok to put both halves in one large foil tent? Also, is it okay to pile the foil tents on top of each other for the two hour cook? I wanted to smoke some beans at the same time and needed more room. Here goes nothing....

I never cut them in half.

"foil tent"? I assume you mean the tightly sealed foil packages. No problem.

My only concern about stacking would be even distribution of heat. That would make me a little nervous.

[TripletDaddy]

Question re the foil phase. I generally cut the racks in half when I smoke and cook them. Is it ok to put both halves in one large foil tent? Also, is it okay to pile the foil tents on top of each other for the two hour cook? I wanted to smoke some beans at the same time and needed more room. Here goes nothing....

[San Juan Sun]

I'm exhausted, so I'll post pics tomorrow. All in all, 10 adults and 13 kids were well fed from the CUF cookbook. The ribs and tri-tip were great, the corn phenomenal, and the beans are gone (we made the whole batch of DT's beans). We also grilled some zuchini and bacon-wrapped asparagus. Thanks again CUF.

[San Juan Sun]

Sometimes I want to tell corn, "Go shuck yourself!"

(My wife did not find this to be funny, and she's probably right.)

So our little party got bigger. More adults = more meat = tri-tip as well.

On the other hand, it looks like a family member might be giving us a Dutch oven they don't use. :clap:

[TripletDaddy]

Tomorrow's dinner:

* Three racks of JL's 3-2-1 babyback ribs featuring rub/sauce combos:
- Salt Lick/ Orig. Salt Lick
- Salt Lick / Chipotle Salt Lick
- Spade L pork / SweetBabyRays

* DDD's creamed corn (fresh ears from farmer's market)

* DT's baked beans

* Grilled backyard garden zucchini and asparagus

If dinner is a failure, I have no one to blame but CUF.

Uh, that sounds not very bad to me.

I'm telling you people, sugar maple rub with some KC Masters. Killer ribs.

[San Juan Sun]

Salad? Dude. Tell them that salad is the food that your food eats.

Why would I tell them that? More ribs for me!

[San Juan Sun]

pressure on. I did a cook of everything before I had people over. You are a brave man.

Honestly, the CUF archives are so extensive that I don't think I can screw it up. And if I do, whatevs. It's just the in-laws.

[Coach McGuirk]

Salad? Dude. Tell them that salad is the food that your food eats.

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[Jeff Lebowski]

Great idea, will do. I have the upper shelf on the Yoder so I can do the ribs in smoke mode and the beans at the same time.

It'll be the first big meal we've put on for others since we got the Yoder. I was gently chastised by my sister-in-law today, and I need to perform. We're feeding 8 adults (not all big meat eaters) and a pack of kids. We may throw a salad in there too. My wife makes a good bacon strawberry salad.

Pics will be forthcoming.

Salad? Dude. Tell them that salad is the food that your food eats.

[Coach McGuirk]

Great idea, will do. I have the upper shelf on the Yoder so I can do the ribs in smoke mode and the beans at the same time.

It'll be the first big meal we've put on for others since we got the Yoder. I was gently chastised by my sister-in-law today, and I need to perform. We're feeding 8 adults (not all big meat eaters) and a pack of kids. We may throw a salad in there too. My wife makes a good bacon strawberry salad.

Pics will be forthcoming.

pressure on. I did a cook of everything before I had people over. You are a brave man.

[San Juan Sun]

When you do the baked beans, I recommend you mix them up ahead of time and then smoke them for a couple of hours, stirring every 20 minutes or so. Puts the flavor off the charts.

Great idea, will do. I have the upper shelf on the Yoder so I can do the ribs in smoke mode and the beans at the same time.

It'll be the first big meal we've put on for others since we got the Yoder. I was gently chastised by my sister-in-law today, and I need to perform. We're feeding 8 adults (not all big meat eaters) and a pack of kids. We may throw a salad in there too. My wife makes a good bacon strawberry salad.

Pics will be forthcoming.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Tomorrow's dinner:

* Three racks of JL's 3-2-1 babyback ribs featuring rub/sauce combos:
- Salt Lick/ Orig. Salt Lick
- Salt Lick / Chipotle Salt Lick
- Spade L pork / SweetBabyRays

* DDD's creamed corn (fresh ears from farmer's market)

* DT's baked beans

* Grilled backyard garden zucchini and asparagus

If dinner is a failure, I have no one to blame but CUF.

Whoa. Killer menu there, SJS.

When you do the baked beans, I recommend you mix them up ahead of time and then smoke them for a couple of hours, stirring every 20 minutes or so. Puts the flavor off the charts.

[San Juan Sun]

Tomorrow's dinner:

* Three racks of JL's 3-2-1 babyback ribs featuring rub/sauce combos:
- Salt Lick/ Orig. Salt Lick
- Salt Lick / Chipotle Salt Lick
- Spade L pork / SweetBabyRays

* DDD's creamed corn (fresh ears from farmer's market)

* DT's baked beans

* Grilled backyard garden zucchini and asparagus

If dinner is a failure, I have no one to blame but CUF.

[SCcoug]

I decided to try ribs this weekend. I've been hesitant because I don't think the kamado shape lends itself to easy rib cooking in the volume I would want for the time dedicated. Maybe someone has some ideas on that.

You could roll the ribs and either tie or skewer them in place.