Less Bark???

Mornin',it's kinda hard checking internal temps on loinbacks.

If you choose to foil them,you would do so above 140�.

You could go a little lighter on your rub,or reduce the sugar in it.

You might mop or spray with some apple juice and a little oil,after your rub has set .

Let us know how it works out.

Pull them sooner and finsh them in foil to make them tender add some juice or sauce in the foil.

SmokinBubba..

Here is my formula. Keep in mind, I am quite anal about holding a steady temp of 225� in my cooker. I also use 2 1/4 pound racks...fairly thick.

I put the meat on at the same time I light my fire...for you, turn your smoker on and then put the ribs in at the same time. It will take a while for the smoker to come to temp, but that is all part of the plan.

I mop after 2 hours and then at the 3 hour mark, I foil. BUTTTT, here is how you foil....lay the rack on a large sheet of foil. Then apply either..more rub OR some brown sugar..and then mop again before you foil.

To foil, be sure the rack is in the middle of the foil sheet(only the wide foil can be used here)....fold up each LONG edge so they meet...in other words, you will be folding along the length of the rack. Once the egdes meet, "roll" them down to the rack. This method assures the tightest seal possible.

After you have added the above, back into the smoker for 2 1/2 hours...do not touch or unwrap or mop or anything...just go away and enjoy life!

After 2 1/2 hrs., unwrap from foil.....retain the juices in the bottom of the foil and use it as a mop immediately, apply sauce and back into the smoker..unwrapped for the next 30 minutes.

I was very successful last year using this technique while competing. Contrary to what many think, they are never mushy and mine have never fallen off the bone.

BUTTTT..it takes practice as every cooker is a little different. I strongly suggest(along with SmokinOkie) keeping a detailed log until you get it right.

Good luck and let us know what you think!

Thanks to all, Going to take a vacation day tomorrow and smoke....something. Maybe ribs again but hankering for a Butt. Will report on results. The 101's are my friend as well as all you folks.