Doing ribs this week end...difference between...and Questions!!

The description of babyback and loin back can be synonomously. Baby Backs tend to be ligher in wieght than loin backs only because they come from younger or smaller hogs.

Side ribs are the same as spare ribs.

With a 4.5 lb. rack, depending on the eater, it could feed 2-4 people.

In the cleaning process, make sure you skin or remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.

On rub, I apply mine about 30-60 minutes before they do in the smoker.

With the size of this rack, it could take closer to 6-7 hours to cook.

I sauce in the last 15 minutes. Any longer and you run the chance of burning the sauce if it has a sugar base.

On wood, the hickory is good. The cherry may darken the ribs more than you like. Possibly use apple wood in its place. I would not use the wine barrell oak myself as I don't know what flavor that will impart. For your few times, keep it simple.

Hope this helps.

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Freak, the wine barrel oak will be good alone or mixed with other wood. Don't use too much!

Ribdog knows ribs.

Here is a simple but good site for ribs.

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