Im getting too much bark!!

David,

Email the photo to me, my email address is in my profile.

First question, what kind of rub are you using? Ribs won't turn black or too much bark on their own in 5 hours unless your rub has something in it to burn.

But can't tell.

Tell me what rub you applied and when you applied it (how long did it sit on the ribs?)

Smokin'

I just added the picture, I used a mccormicks pork rub on this butt and it sat for 24 hours..see how much black the bark is?

david

Sorry, but I don't see anything wrong with the pork in that photo. It looks like good Q to me. Maybe you are used to something different.

yea, in pulled pork it wasnt bad, its very black as you can see, however, my ribs got the same black bark on them! That Im not quite used to and by seeing other peoples pictures of their ribs, mine seemed awful black in comparison.

david

David,
I am not sure that there really is such a thing as too much bark--IMO. If you don't want it so dark then use less rub, a rub with less sugar and use less smoke. THese are the 3 things that make a good black bark--mainly smoke and sugar.
Good luck!
Zeb

Agree with Zeb here. I am always looking for more bark on my ribs. The CS makes Q so moist, some actually finish their ribs on a grill to tighten up the bark. I would also agree that either you've got too much sugar in your rub (causing it to burn or get crusty) or maybe you just over cooked them. Also, remember that opening the door alows moisture to escape which could cause a drier, crustier bark. Either way, don't be discouraged. With practice and patience you'll find the right combo for you tastebuds Keep on trying!

David,

The looks a little blacker than my bark, so it's probably sugar in the rub. Check the list of ingredients on the rub. I'm sure there is sugar in it.

And I wouldn't rub the butt so long, overnight is enough.

Try a different rub and see what happens. I don't think it's the smoker.
If you post pictures, don't go wider than 800x600 so the photo doesn't get huge to download.

Smokin'

lips - I've been cutting back just a dusting of rub instead of complete coverage. I'm liking my ribs better that way.

I wouldn't complain about that; that looks like good eats.