Comments on: The Secret to Getting Tender BBQ Meat Every Time

By: Tiny

Tiny — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:46:26 +0000

Sounds like a heat problem. There’s lots of ways to cook ribs but the way I do it is pull the silverskin off the back apply the rub and refridgerate overnight. When you cook ‘em, 225 to 250 degrees bone side down on an oak fire in an offset smoker mopping one or twice with apple juice or Beer mop (my favorite). When you can pick up the rack and it droops about 45 degrees (2.5 to 3 hours) place the rack in tin foil, add a little mop, close the tinfoil and place back in the smoker for about an hour. Gaurenteed tender and falling off the bone!

P.S. NEVER NEVER NEVER BOIL RIBS FIRST!!!! If you do, throw the ribs away and drink the water instead ’cause that’s where all the flavor is going to be!!

By: Dave W

Dave W — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:13:33 +0000

Best way I know to go is low and slow. Peel the membrane off the back. Trim heavy brisket end off and I recommend cutting the flap of meat from the end (I like to save it a cook it separate. Rub with dry rub and let sit for about 2 hours. Wrap in foil and smoke over indirect heat for 2.5 hours at 225-250 (I prefer hickory but cherry also does a fine job). Open foil wrap and if you are using sauce apply in a thin coat now. Cook for and additional 30-45 minutes. Should be around 180 degrees when done and meat should be pulling away from the bone ends. Total cooking time should be 3-3.5 hours if done correctly. And gentlemen, never ever boil ribs.

By: Kevin O

Kevin O — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:59:50 +0000

Cook it overnight in a crock pot. Take the meat out, shred it, remove all fat, and then add your bbq sauce. You won’t get it any more tender than this!

By: Arty

Arty — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:36:45 +0000

I cook ribs in a slow cooker for about 6-8 hours and then throw them on the grill for about 15 minutes. That is when I add the sauce.

By: Brianna M

Brianna M — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:07:13 +0000

i have always boiled the ribs, etc for about 15 mins then marinate for a couple hours in what ever sauce u choose mixed with mountain dew i know it sounds weird but the butcher told me to do so and it works really WELL….hope this helps ya