Reply to "ribs don't fit in my cookshack.."

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After two semi-frustrating attempts at baby back loin ribs on my SM009, I finally bit the bullet and ordered some rib racks from Cookshack.

My first attempt: 3 racks of ribs (each cut in half). 1 rack per shelf. Results ==> severe problem with heat circulation - my unit never made it up to the set temp of 225. Very frustrating. Only bottom shelf ribs were halfway decent.

My second attempt: After talking with Cookshack tech support, I loaded my CS in the recommended "upside down pyramid" method. Bottom shelf: half a rack, Middle shelf: one rack (split), top shelf: one-and-a-half racks (all split). Results --> still, the top two racks did not cook very well and the ribs on the bottom shelf were very dry.

I followed all of the instructions on Ribs 101, with an initial check @ the 3 hour mark. Overall cook time was about 5.5 hours.

I think perhaps I am just overcooking them.

Joshua in Laytonsville, MD

2/4/0912:04 PM

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