Beef and pork ribs question

paultucciMember

Hey everyone, I’m a rookie and just had a quick question I’m hoping you guys can help me with. I’m cooking for a family BBQ tomorrow on my 22” kettle. I’ve got 3 racks of baby back and 1 rack of beef back ribs.

Never smoked beef ribs so I’m just wondering if they take about the same time as pork ribs to cook? I have a rib rack I’ll be using to fit them all on the kettle so I’m wondering if I should put the beef ribs on first? Should they go closer to the heat or further?

Like I said, rookie questions but I’m hoping you guys can help. Thanks!

12/30/248:22 PM

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oldsargeAdmin

Bank the coals on one side of the grill and the ribs opposite with the lid vent over the ribs so the smoke passes over them. For smoking the key is low (temp) and slow. (time). 4 racks will be quite a bit in the kettle; rotate each time you add more coals.

12/30/248:54 PM

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paultucciMember

Thanks for your answer. I got it.

12/30/249:02 PM

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jay1924Member

Oldsarge is right - low and slow. If your kettle lid has a thermometer, try to keep your temp as stable as possible around 325 or so (exact temp is less important than stability). I'd allow 3 hours or more for tender ribs. Good luck!

12/31/249:01 AM

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jay1924Member

Also, you can buy weber "char baskets" to hold your coals to the side while you slow-cook your ribs over the middle of the grill (indirect heat). These work great.

https://www.weber.com/US/en/ac...ar-baskets/7403.html

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paultucciMember

Thanks for your sharing

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