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My ribs had perfect pull-back this weekend. How do you make sure it happens every time?
It felt like a real victory. What are your go-to steps for rib prep?
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brooke_fisher6mo ago
Remembered my grandpa always used to wrap his ribs in newspaper after smoking, which seemed like a weird trick. But man, the meat stayed so tender it just fell off the bone every single time. I should probably try that again.
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eva_hayes6mo ago
My neighbor Tom swears by a two-hour rest in a cooler for his ribs. I totally get that victory dance feeling when the bones slide out clean. What works for me is rubbing them down the night before and letting them sit in the fridge. Also, I keep my smoker at 225 degrees and spray with apple juice every hour. Brooke's newspaper trick reminds me of the old foil wrap method, but hey, if it works, it works. Honestly, patience is the biggest part of my routine now.
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mila3953mo ago
Man, that two-hour rest in a cooler is no joke, I've done it myself and it makes a huge difference. Honestly, I think the patience part is the real secret, like you gotta let those ribs do their thing without rushing. @eva_hayes you're spot on about the overnight rub too, I've started doing that and it gets way more flavor into the meat. And that apple juice spray every hour is gold, keeps everything from drying out and adds a nice little sweetness.
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