Hanging Ribs Question 008/009

My 55 came with ss hooks I use them when I have to do 6 or more racks. I hang them from the top rack and give them a inch or so of space set it to 225 4-5 hours there done they have never came apart but when you pull them out they will.

I made a bunch from flat aluminum stock. Most decent hardware stores carry it in different widths, thickness, and length. The aluminum is nice because it's easily bent and sharpened

I've heard of some guys on here using stainless steel skewers. They trim and bend them similar to a 'Z' shape.

Hang them from the top rack. Since you have an 008, you may consider devising a plan to elevate the top rack some. I imagine you'll have to cut your racks in half so it may be a moot point.

I bought some stainless hors d'oeuvre forks at the local hardware store. They were about 4 inches long. Bent them into tight "S" shapes with some vise grips. Instead of slipping the top rack in the slots, I set the rack on top to gain 1/2 to 3/4 inch or so in height. Rib slabs are cut in half. Hooked under first bone. Usually cook about 5 to 5 1/2 hours at 225. Haven't had any problem with meat falling off. So far I've only had 3 slabs to cut in 1/2. Looks like I might be able to hang 8-10 slabs though. I'm wondering if aluminum would have any reaction to the coated racks that came with the 08/09. Mine is a 08.

http://forum.cookshack.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/409102888...051078344#7051078344

Here's pictures of the ones I made. Bought flat stainless skewers. Cut them in half and bent them using a vise. It's the only way I cook ribs.
I like to cook for 3-4 hours. Wrap in foil and cook an additional 3-4 hours. This is the way I like my ribs. All you need is a fork, they turn out similar to what you buy at Applebees. Good luck!

Just curious. What is the fork for ?

Also, since you brought up applebee's, I never been in one that had anything worth eating.

Just my opinion.

GLH - I see we share the same opinion of Crapplebee's.

I believe there food comes from a laboratory

I will put it a little nicer while staying on topic.

You should have no problem turning out ribs from your Smokette that are alot better than Applebee's ribs.

I agree with GLH,but cant find good smoked BBQ anywhere to compare with my own from the SmokinTex oven.My girlfriend and I tend to cook more at home because it tastes better than any restaurant can do.

I purchased a set of 12 "Smokin Tex" rib hooks at Scheels for about $10. From what I can tell, their about the same as the Cookshack hooks. I just cut the rib racks in half and put the shelves in the highest position. Works like a charm....

Many folks would say ,that if you cook them to "fall off the bone",they probably deserve to wind up in a pile on the cooker floor.

FWIW, I don't use hooks. Instead I use a chrome file holder from Office Depot. It will hold 8 slabs on edge, and the smoker will hold 2 such racks. I bought them on sale too, for about $2 each. They wash up well in the dishwasher, and I guess if I ever needed to, I could file something in them.