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I have now done two batches of spareribs and while the end result is ok they could be a whole lot better. I am sure some added time is what I need to help render the fat, but just how long should it take?

1. Run about 2.2 lbs each
2. Temp 225
3. The truth is I have run out of time both times and had to pull them.
a. First batch 3hours, flipped and 2hours
b. Second batch 3hours, flipped and 3hours

At 6 hours I still do not have any pulling away from the bone. My temps swing appears to be normal form what I have read on the form. No weather issues as the weather here in Colorado has been too nice for this time of year as we have been in the high 50s for about three weeks. So outside of more time what could I be doing wrong? My other products have al been great.

Thank you all in advance,

Bob
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Okay,

Stop me if you've heard this one...


....It's done when it's done

It just means, that at 6 hours, if the ribs aren't done, they have to cook longer. Times and temps are a generalize rule, not set in concrete. If they're not done, they just have to go longer, the ribs, like you said, will pull away as they cook. If you had to pull them out, next time leave them in.

If you've validated the internal temp of the smoker, that's not the issue.

The extended cooking time could be:

1) You opened and flipped. How long was the door open? Those cold temps get inside, and you could easily add an hour more

2) You didn't say how much the spares weighed. Each 1/2 pound can add 30min or more.

They were probably within an hour.
I just cooked 2 slabs of spares last weekend and they came out perfect. I cut the slabs in half and racked them on a webber rib rack and placed them on the middle shelve. Cooked them for 6 hours at 250 degrees (in my smoker, thats closer to 235 degrees actual), took them out and foiled them for another hour. Do NOT open the door - there is no reason to if you use rib racks unless you want to spray them which will then add another 30 to 45 mins to the cook. I've never had spares done before 6 hours and with you opening the door, they couldn't have been done with the times you have shoen above. Just give it time....

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