How long and at what temperature do you smoke a rack of ribs? They look delicious.

How long and at what temperature do you smoke a rack of ribs? They look delicious.

 

Everyone does it different, but to make a rib that still has a little tug to it like BigVMan did, I usually shoot for 5 hours at 225-250 range for baby backs, add an extra hour for spares. That's just a general idea though, the bend test is my go to to know when to take them off the smoker. If you pick up one end with a pair of tongs and it wants to bend to almost a 90 degree angle, they're perfect if you want to be able to pick them up and bite them off the bone, but they will still be super tender.

If you want them amazing, count on 8-10hrs at 200. And no sauce beforehand. Sauce should be optional for the individual consumer. My orange pop sauce is the bomb for chicken or pork.

How long and at what temperature do you smoke a rack of ribs? They look delicious.

 

Smoked about 5 1/2 hours between 225-250. Sauced last 10-12 minutes. I did let the smoker get to about 350 for just a little bit on purpose about 2/3 the way thru the smoke then brought it back down. I liked the outcome and did what I was hoping.

If you want them amazing, count on 8-10hrs at 200. And no sauce beforehand. Sauce should be optional for the individual consumer. My orange pop sauce is the bomb for chicken or pork.

 

Faygo?

Those Ribs are looking fine @BigVMan23!

Faygo?

 

I prefer Orange Fanta. And not just because of the Fantanas.

Those Ribs are looking fine @BigVMan23!

 

They do look good and I would grub hard on them. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, @BigVMan23. You know how I am sometimes about certain things.

They do look good and I would grub hard on them. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, @BigVMan23. You know how I am sometimes about certain things.

 

No worries Jim...and yes you would have grubbed hard on these, they were just flat out fantastic.

 

Your orange pop sauce has me intrigued. Have to tell me a little more about that, I can see adding something like that to my lineup.

Got one of these racks a few weeks ago. I love it. Will hold a dozen wings or legs.