Sam's Baby Backs in a FEC100 Rib Rack?

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I'm thinking about picking up some of the Cookshack rib racks designed for use with the FEC100. My concern is that the racks are designed for the ribs to be oriented front-to-back instead of side-to-side. I always get my ribs from Sam's Club, and from what I remember, they take up most of the width of the standard racks. I'm concerned that they won't fit in the depth provided by the rib racks.

Has anybody used the Cookshack racks with Sam's ribs before? Did they fit or how much did you have to cut off?

6/18/139:30 AM

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pagsMember

I have the Elite with 18" shelves, and the Sam's ribs fit nicely...widthwise. The FEC 100 has 17" depth to its shelves, so I think the ribs should fit in front to back. Worst case, cut the meat off the end and have some nibblies for the cook.

6/18/1310:34 AM

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ezgoinMember

I have the rib racks, and I've cooked Sam's baby backs in them. I haven't ever trimmed them. Just wedge them in and go for it. They will contract some as they cook.

6/18/133:31 PM

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tomMember

like EZ says.Folks have been buying the large slabs of IBP loinbacks for years and never had a problem,

6/18/139:15 PM

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Former Member

Thanks for the replies, guys. I just wanted to make sure they'd fit before I pulled the trigger.

6/18/139:40 PM

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joemMember

I do it without any trouble. Put the thick ends to the back where it is hotter. When you do this you'll need to shuffle them to get the best fit as some racks will be right and some left i.e.((()))) If you have multiple racks, rotate mid cook. The FEC 7 rail will accept 4 racks. They are not SS so dry completely or they will rust.

6/18/139:44 PM

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