Question on Ribs...Soluting Added?

Former Member

Okay,
This weekend I'm looking forward to doing my first rib smoke on the Smokette. Due to all the fine response, I'll do my best to make a documentary movie for all to see.

My question: What if I can't find ribs that haven't been injected with the whatever percent of whatever juice they use? What is this stuff and what should I expect if I can't find ribs that aren't preserved? I checked a local nice fresh market and they sell Smithfield, 3 rack cryo packs dated 5/20. I'm going to Sam's tomorrow to see what they have.

Any explanation on the injected or solution added meats would be greatly appreciated. I'm just a noob hardcore wanna-be smoker. lol.

Thanks,
C'Nooga (aka Steven Smokeberg)

5/12/0510:02 PM

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tomMember

The packers inject anywhere from 7%-18% of a salt solution to supposedly replace the fluid loss in the packing process,extend shelf life,keep it from discoloring,and make the new leaner pork easier to cook.

You also pay pork price for salt water.

Sam's should have noninjected product,except for their chicken.

Ribs are likely IBP.

Go easy on the salt in your rub and don't season until you are ready to put them in the pit.

5/13/056:47 AM

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Go easy on the salt in your rub and don't season until you are ready to put them in the pit.

Tom, are you saying do not rub your ribs hours before cooking?

5/13/0510:36 AM

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tomMember

I only season mine shortly before cooking.

A couple hrs won't hurt,but I don't do them the night before.

A salty rub can cure the ribs more than you think,and possibly wind up with a "hammy taste".

Especially on injected ribs.

Just my $0.02

5/13/0510:41 AM

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Former Member

Tom,

What about a rub without the salt? Would that be a good candidate for a longer sit time before cooking? like overnight? Just curious. I haven't used any salt in my rubs before.

Thanks!

5/13/052:50 PM

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tomMember

I don't guess it would hurt,but ribs have such a minimal meat mass that I never felt I was gaining much.

Salt,pepper,and sugar is pretty basic to most rubs.

Just the way I do,doesn't make it a law.

5/13/053:12 PM

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