Smithfields BB/Loin back ribs

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Local grocery store had BB's priced 50% off last week. Smithfield Choice BB. Normally too pricey, but at $2.50/lb I tried em...

Would do again - tender and tasty, but... like so many have already said here (and newcomers like myself overlook) - these tend to be a little salty. Next time I'll not use store bought rub on this brand - but make my own with little or no salt added.

3oz mix of hickory and pecan was good for 3 - 3# racks at 3 1/2 hours @ 225 (give or take a temp problem)

4/28/091:40 PM

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I've seen them on sale here too, but even at $2.50 a pound I passed because all that I've seen have 12% solution added. I don't like the texture the solution tends to give meat, or the salt it adds. I guess I really have a problem with paying $2.50 for added saltwater though.

4/28/092:53 PM

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We have a couple friends,we cook against,that will drive all over the state to get them,or Hormels.

Fine rib cooks,and one was 5th overall his last year as an MIM rib cook.

Go figure.

4/28/094:38 PM

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The key, as you stated, was to match the flavor of the rib (enhanced) with a rub that wouldn't add more salt.

Yeah, I've done well with them myself, but I don't drive all over OK looking for them, so that wasn't me