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Ribs: to peel or not to peel #4260897 07/21/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Last set of baby backs I did I left the membrane on. Turned out fine. I don't think I'm, going to bother peeling anymore.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4260957 07/21/10 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 549 Deep South duxndogs Campfire Regular duxndogs Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 549 Deep South Won't get me on that band wagon, it's just too easy to peel the membrane. When I spend that much time prepping and cooking them I'm not willing to risk it over a step that takes less than a minute per rack. A butter knife and a paper towel are your friend in the removal process. I have noticed some membranes are much thicker than others but you don't know that until you peel it. I once visited a place where BBQ was a verb, Canadian whiskey was the norm and no sweet tea on the menu. Hell on earth for a Southern boy!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel duxndogs #4261058 07/21/10 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE Originally Posted by duxndogs Won't get me on that band wagon, it's just too easy to peel the membrane. +1. I always peel the membrane. I just consider it part of the ritual. Mike Know fat, know flavor. No fat, no flavor. I tried going vegan, but then realized it was a big missed steak.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel BOWHUNR #4261091 07/21/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 It's easy and quick to do, I'm just not going to bother anymore, unless I want the ritual.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel duxndogs #4261108 07/21/10 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,760 Alabama .280Rem Campfire Outfitter .280Rem Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,760 Alabama Originally Posted by duxndogs Won't get me on that band wagon, it's just too easy to peel the membrane. When I spend that much time prepping and cooking them I'm not willing to risk it over a step that takes less than a minute per rack. A butter knife and a paper towel are your friend in the removal process. I have noticed some membranes are much thicker than others but you don't know that until you peel it. Agree. Easy to do, and no risk of it getting imparting an off taste, or making a nice rack hard to chew. Last edited by .280Rem; 07/21/10. War Damn Eagle!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel .280Rem #4262078 07/21/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC All you need are a couple of paper towels and it peels right off. I want the rub to penetrate the meat and simply feel the membrane is a barrier. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4262152 07/21/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 This is an art not a science, but the no-peel team says the membrane might help keep the juices in the meat.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4262155 07/21/10 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,440 Winn Parish petr Campfire Regular petr Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,440 Winn Parish PEEL! No one wants to chew that stuff, especially after all that work.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel petr #4262170 07/21/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Sorry, but the chewy argument doesn't fly (just like a pig). This is not chewy in the least after having been on there for several hours, covered in rub, basting in juices, etc. It is semi-crispy, easily peeled, or better yet, nibbled off.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4262221 07/21/10 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,760 Alabama .280Rem Campfire Outfitter .280Rem Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,760 Alabama Originally Posted by sse Sorry, but the chewy argument doesn't fly (just like a pig). This is not chewy in the least after having been on there for several hours, covered in rub, basting in juices, etc. It is semi-crispy, easily peeled, or better yet, nibbled off. There's your answer...if you like it, then leave it. Most don't. War Damn Eagle!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel .280Rem #4262415 07/21/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Never peeled the mebrane off, never heard of it until here. Never had a bad set of ribs that were cooked low and slow. Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4262470 07/21/10 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,576 Ontario Canada medicman Campfire Tracker medicman Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,576 Ontario Canada Originally Posted by sse Sorry, but the chewy argument doesn't fly (just like a pig). This is not chewy in the least after having been on there for several hours, covered in rub, basting in juices, etc. It is semi-crispy, easily peeled, or better yet, nibbled off. I have to agree. I have never peeled it even on beef ribs. The extra crisp is always anticipated. I.m not saying the other way is wrong, but certainly would not be my preference. Randy Praise the Lord for full Salvation Christ Still lives upon the throne And I know the blood still cleansess Deeper than the sin has gone Lester Roloff

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel medicman #4262597 07/21/10 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Stan V Campfire Outfitter Stan V Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Peel All American All the time

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4262600 07/21/10 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,709 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,709 N. Central Florida, and Miami I know that there are two well thought out schools of thought here. I personally take the time to remove the offending membrane. Sam......

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Mannlicher #4262699 07/21/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming I'll try it on the next batch and report back. Not peeled... Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4263714 07/22/10 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 16,032 Leon County Texas Boggy Creek Ranger Campfire Ranger Boggy Creek Ranger Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 16,032 Leon County Texas Looking good there Elkhunter. I don't peel. I like the membrane. I also would rather chew the meat off the bones than have it fall off. Personal taste. BCR Quando Omni Moritati

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Boggy Creek Ranger #4263774 07/22/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by Boggy Creek Ranger I also would rather chew the meat off the bones than have it fall off. Personal taste. BCR Amen Brother! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4263846 07/22/10 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE Damn elk, those look great! Membrane or no membrane I wouldn't pass up a chance to give those a try. I love food porn in the morning! Mike Know fat, know flavor. No fat, no flavor. I tried going vegan, but then realized it was a big missed steak.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel BOWHUNR #4263891 07/22/10 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 415 Occupied Virginia D DoubleH Campfire Member DoubleH Campfire Member D Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 415 Occupied Virginia I've never peeled either. It just hasn't seemed necessary.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4263917 07/22/10 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,760 Alabama .280Rem Campfire Outfitter .280Rem Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,760 Alabama Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by Boggy Creek Ranger I also would rather chew the meat off the bones than have it fall off. Personal taste. BCR Amen Brother! Properly cooked ribs shouldn't "fall off the bone" anyway. They should offer a little resistance to being pulled off the bone while eating. War Damn Eagle!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel .280Rem #4264659 07/22/10 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,912 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,912 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by .280Rem making a nice rack hard to chew. DANG IT!!! ah hate a nice rack dat's hard ta chew.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel 284LUVR #4264813 07/22/10 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 549 Deep South duxndogs Campfire Regular duxndogs Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 549 Deep South LOL I knew that was coming!!! 280 is right, properly cooked, the ribs won't fall off the bone...membrane or no membrane Last edited by duxndogs; 07/22/10. I once visited a place where BBQ was a verb, Canadian whiskey was the norm and no sweet tea on the menu. Hell on earth for a Southern boy!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel duxndogs #4264984 07/22/10 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch G Gus Campfire Ranger Gus Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch back in the day, when i was growing up, we always kilt two fattening hogs each year. one about the Friday after TG, and the other between Xmas and New Years. we cut the ribs into strips, and almost always boil them. always good, and flavorful. we never knew to take the peeling off the back. but nowadays, i must admit, i can't cook a proper rib on the Weber w/o peeling the backskin off the rib. it's just the thing to do, maybe a ritual, but oh so important.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Gus #4265278 07/22/10 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA I'm a peeler... to me the membrane never gets "crispy" and is almost always chewy... I will admit, I have over cooked ribs to the point that they fall off the bone but I am getting better and they still tasted delicious if you ask me... Andrew

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel lovemy99 #4265351 07/22/10 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,384 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,384 SW Missouri I'm of the school that never even heard of peeling until reading on here about it. I've since been peeling, and to my unrefined tastes can't tell much of a difference.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel .280Rem #4265391 07/22/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by .280Rem Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by Boggy Creek Ranger I also would rather chew the meat off the bones than have it fall off. Personal taste. BCR Amen Brother! Properly cooked ribs shouldn't "fall off the bone" anyway. They should offer a little resistance to being pulled off the bone while eating. Yup----when I go to someones cookout I can always spot the parboilers right off the first bite.. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4274458 07/26/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Quote I can always spot the parboilers I kicked that habit a long time ago. (whoops, except for my chicken wings) Last edited by sse; 07/26/10. Reason: guarantee of full disclosure

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4274494 07/26/10 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Stan V Campfire Outfitter Stan V Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by .280Rem Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by Boggy Creek Ranger I also would rather chew the meat off the bones than have it fall off. Personal taste. BCR Amen Brother! Properly cooked ribs shouldn't "fall off the bone" anyway. They should offer a little resistance to being pulled off the bone while eating. Yup----when I go to someones cookout I can always spot the parboilers right off the first bite.. I'm not sure I follow, are you saying that for rib meat to fall off the bone it must be parboiled first? All American All the time

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Stan V #4276453 07/27/10 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,539 SE KS croldfort Campfire Tracker croldfort Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,539 SE KS I have never peeled or parboiled. I just rub right over the membrane. We mostly use just baby backs.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel croldfort #4276581 07/27/10 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Pugs Campfire Ranger Pugs Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Originally Posted by croldfort I have never peeled or parboiled. I just rub right over the membrane. We mostly use just baby backs. Concur. I actually like te little bit of strucure that the membrae gives and it doesn't bother me to strip it off. I don't think it blocks flavor at all. If something on the internet makes you angry the odds are you're being manipulated

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Pugs #4276637 07/27/10 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,440 Winn Parish petr Campfire Regular petr Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,440 Winn Parish I've got kids. Lots of 'em. They'll notice the membrane left on in a second. They have become quite finicky about their Q - grins.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Stan V #4276882 07/27/10 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,760 Alabama .280Rem Campfire Outfitter .280Rem Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,760 Alabama Originally Posted by Stan V I'm not sure I follow, are you saying that for rib meat to fall off the bone it must be parboiled first? They can simply be overcooked. In a water smoker you can litterally steam them to mush. War Damn Eagle!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel .280Rem #4276900 07/27/10 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Stan V Campfire Outfitter Stan V Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas You bet. Taking them off the pit and wrapping in foil for a while will cause them to fall off the bone, also. Parboiling isn't required.....I know a lot of women and kids that prefer falling off the bone ribs. It's a personal preference. If they like, I like. All American All the time

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Stan V #4277030 07/27/10 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch G Gus Campfire Ranger Gus Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch Originally Posted by Stan V You bet. Taking them off the pit and wrapping in foil for a while will cause them to fall off the bone, also. Parboiling isn't required.....I know a lot of women and kids that prefer falling off the bone ribs. It's a personal preference. If they like, I like. very true. it's my own estimation that the average Joe and his missus and kids are moving toward a more tender cut of meat or the cooking thereof. not to say the bbq and chili judges aren't right in their decisions, but the "average" consumer is probably moving more toward tender and less toward chewy. but, it really is a question of personal taste. i love boiled ribs that still have some chew left, but not everyone agrees with this.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel petr #4277109 07/27/10 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Pugs Campfire Ranger Pugs Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Originally Posted by petr I've got kids. Lots of 'em. They'll notice the membrane left on in a second. They have become quite finicky about their Q - grins. Spoiled rotten! Why I rememember as a kid they made us eat North Carolina BBQ! Oh the humanity. If something on the internet makes you angry the odds are you're being manipulated

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Pugs #4278149 07/27/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming I confess to par boiling early in life... glad I got that off my chest! Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4278846 07/28/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Originally Posted by elkhunter76 I confess to par boiling early in life... glad I got that off my chest! Closet parboiler...

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4280784 07/28/10 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by elkhunter76 I confess to par boiling early in life... glad I got that off my chest! Closet parboiler... I swear I only did it once and I didn't eat them... Andrew

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Stan V #4281002 07/28/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by Stan V I'm not sure I follow, are you saying that for rib meat to fall off the bone it must be parboiled first? No. I'm not saying that at all. But for me I AM saying that falling off the bone is NOT my preference. Whatever works for you brother! And yup tin foil used wrongly produces mush. David Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4281123 07/28/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by elkhunter76 I confess to par boiling early in life... glad I got that off my chest! Closet parboiler... ok parkay boy Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4281452 07/29/10 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Stan V Campfire Outfitter Stan V Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by Stan V I'm not sure I follow, are you saying that for rib meat to fall off the bone it must be parboiled first? No. I'm not saying that at all. But for me I AM saying that falling off the bone is NOT my preference. Whatever works for you brother! And yup tin foil used wrongly produces mush. David All I'm saying is that I'm seeing women and children prefer falling off the bone ribs.....they couldn't care less what a judge thinks. Like sauce, some like, some don't. I'm here to please 'em all. By the way, falling off the bone does not equal mush. Last edited by Stan V; 07/29/10. All American All the time

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4281503 07/29/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Originally Posted by elkhunter76 Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by elkhunter76 I confess to par boiling early in life... glad I got that off my chest! Closet parboiler... ok parkay boy parboiling bee-yatch...LOL

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Stan V #4281594 07/29/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by Stan V Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by Stan V I'm not sure I follow, are you saying that for rib meat to fall off the bone it must be parboiled first? No. I'm not saying that at all. But for me I AM saying that falling off the bone is NOT my preference. Whatever works for you brother! And yup tin foil used wrongly produces mush. David All I'm saying is that I'm seeing women and children prefer falling off the bone ribs.....they couldn't care less what a judge thinks. Like sauce, some like, some don't. I'm here to please 'em all. By the way, falling off the bone does not equal mush. Where did I say the word judge? Where did I say fall off the bone means mush? Comon Stanley get in the game bro! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4281762 07/29/10 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,440 Winn Parish petr Campfire Regular petr Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,440 Winn Parish I'm at the point of not wrapping mine any more. I was wrapping with a cup of apple juice for an hour the last hour in the smoker. But, the loin ribs just ain't requiring it. That's a helluva mess anyway. I'm hungry for ribs now.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4281784 07/29/10 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Stan V Campfire Outfitter Stan V Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by Stan V Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by Stan V I'm not sure I follow, are you saying that for rib meat to fall off the bone it must be parboiled first? No. I'm not saying that at all. But for me I AM saying that falling off the bone is NOT my preference. Whatever works for you brother! And yup tin foil used wrongly produces mush. David All I'm saying is that I'm seeing women and children prefer falling off the bone ribs.....they couldn't care less what a judge thinks. Like sauce, some like, some don't. I'm here to please 'em all. By the way, falling off the bone does not equal mush. Where did I say the word judge? Where did I say fall off the bone means mush? Comon Stanley get in the game bro! I don't know that you did equate mush/falling off the bone...that was a general statement I made. I don't know that you did mention judge....someone did. Everyone enjoying Q (or not) judges the dish themselves. I like games. It's backyard BBQ games and in this game their are no rules. If there were BBQ rules, wouldn't see any of those funny looking eggs. All American All the time

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Stan V #4282107 07/29/10 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota peel em, no parkay, fall of the bone is aryte with me no egg thingy for this guy. Something clever here.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel northern_dave #4284589 07/30/10 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Stan V Campfire Outfitter Stan V Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Originally Posted by northern_dave no egg thingy for this guy. I reckon they'd be cool around Easter.....do they come in pretty colors? All American All the time

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Stan V #4284689 07/30/10 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota That's what i think of when i see them With all due respect of course, the guys that have them and use them seem very fond of them. I've been cooking in a charcoal fired steel box for too long to be changing to a big easter egg now I used to build these for folks. I still have parts cut for about 5 of these up on a shelf & in boxes at home. My best friend helped me cut those parts, he died 3 years ago and I can't quite get myself to do anything with those parts. Not quite yet anyways. Something clever here.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel northern_dave #4284694 07/30/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Quote With all due respect of course Where the h*ll did that come from...? LOL BTW, I like the looks of that thing.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4284708 07/30/10 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Originally Posted by sse Quote With all due respect of course Where the h*ll did that come from...? LOL BTW, I like the looks of that thing. Oh come on, I'll rib a feller for this or that but I can't hack on someone for doing what they love & being proud of the equipment they use to get it done And thanks. It's been recently brought to my attention that a manufacturer is using what used to be my exclusive feature. The pull out firebox/ash pan drawer. Oh well, theirs is still a tinny wobbly disposible cooker compared to my black battleship lol!! Mine are built to last longer than the cook him/herself lol!! Something clever here.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel northern_dave #4284712 07/30/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Gawd-dog, now I really like it.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4284750 07/30/10 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota It still weighs heavy on my mind/heart. The "what if?". I suppose it's never too late. My whole theory was to build something you couldn't buy at walmart, something made of heavy steel fully welded. Not stamped of tin & screwed, riveted or spot welded together. And something built by an enthusiest, an actual user/developer of the product. I know there is a market for such a thing. I'm a little older now, better understanding of the business world and manufacturing, marketing etc... Who knows, maybe age 40 is my business milestone, my time to put it out there & see if it floats. alright, enough daydreaming. I say peel because it's cool that a pig has a tear off built into it's rib cage lol!! If god didn't want us to peel it what did he put it there for? (other than to seperate the guts from the delicious meat of course lol!!) Something clever here.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel northern_dave #4288005 07/31/10 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Stan V Campfire Outfitter Stan V Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,924 Texas Originally Posted by northern_dave Originally Posted by sse Quote With all due respect of course Where the h*ll did that come from...? LOL BTW, I like the looks of that thing. Oh come on, I'll rib a feller for this or that but I can't hack on someone for doing what they love & being proud of the equipment they use to get it done And thanks. It's been recently brought to my attention that a manufacturer is using what used to be my exclusive feature. The pull out firebox/ash pan drawer. Oh well, theirs is still a tinny wobbly disposible cooker compared to my black battleship lol!! Mine are built to last longer than the cook him/herself lol!! Well done! Looks like that will stay in the family for a while! We once had a 3 legged barrel (1 leg fell off) that we moved for BBQ's between 3 homes. One of those cheap, thin steel barrels until it rusted through, easy to load up in the back of a pick up truck.....you ain't moving the one I have now, BubbaT. My son gets BubbaT in 20 years or so, all the grand kids know BubbaT. Would anyone name an egg? All American All the time

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel northern_dave #4291305 08/01/10 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,115 Oklahomahunter Campfire Regular Oklahomahunter Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,115 That thing is really nice. You could fab up a side box for and have an all purpose smoker/grill for almost anyone.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel northern_dave #4295984 08/03/10 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,235 Central NY M1894 Campfire Regular M1894 Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,235 Central NY Originally Posted by northern_dave That's what i think of when i see them With all due respect of course, the guys that have them and use them seem very fond of them. I've been cooking in a charcoal fired steel box for too long to be changing to a big easter egg now I used to build these for folks. I still have parts cut for about 5 of these up on a shelf & in boxes at home. My best friend helped me cut those parts, he died 3 years ago and I can't quite get myself to do anything with those parts. Not quite yet anyways. Seems like those 5 are destined to be familly heirlooms Phil �The public cannot be too curious concerning the characters of public men.� �Samuel Adams "All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree." --James Madison

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel M1894 #4295998 08/03/10 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,235 Central NY M1894 Campfire Regular M1894 Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,235 Central NY And to the non peelers , help this newbie out. Do you toast the back side till the membrain crisps up ? I have found a mid road with the peeled between fall off the bone mush and a lil tug . Does depend on who I'm cooking for though Phil �The public cannot be too curious concerning the characters of public men.� �Samuel Adams "All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree." --James Madison

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel M1894 #4298363 08/04/10 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch G Gus Campfire Ranger Gus Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch Originally Posted by M1894 And to the non peelers , help this newbie out. Do you toast the back side till the membrain crisps up ? I have found a mid road with the peeled between fall off the bone mush and a lil tug . Does depend on who I'm cooking for though now that i've learnt that an important part of the ritual is to peel them, that's what i do. but, before i learnt about queing, we'd cut the ribs below the chops into longitudinal strips, then separate by two's, and boil with salt, black pepper and about two whole red cayennes that were pulled from the crown hung by the window beside the stove.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel Gus #4328169 08/15/10 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226 fremont Campfire Regular fremont Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226 I don't peel because I've never figured out how. I sit there for 20 min. with a butter knife and paper towel in hand...starting atop a bone....and all I get is little ribbons. Never been more frustrated in my life. Murphy was a grunt.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel fremont #4328235 08/15/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Forget the knife. A paper towel in each hand works much better. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4328252 08/15/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Originally Posted by byc Forget the knife. A paper towel in each hand works much better. I don't think you should be encouraging/enabling a dubious practice...LOL

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4328359 08/15/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Got 3 racks of spare ribs all seasoned up with a rub supplied by byc and wrapped in plastic. Thawed them out in the fridge this week in preparation for company from Colorado Springs....who claims he had to work but I think he is on a short leash for acting out of line! Couldn't see the point on not cooking them so they go on the grill this afternoon. Not peeled by the way! Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4328439 08/15/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Glad you're cooking them today Keith. Personally, I would have not let them sit for a week after defrost. As for peel or not it really doesn't matter. It's all preference. Hope you enjoy the rub. David BTW crab cakes and filets here today. Using the same fire I'll throw on a 9 lb butt about 8 tonight. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4328632 08/15/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Only wish I had my BGE! BTW did I tell you love crab cakes? It was a shame to see all those blue crabs go to waste in Texas... Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4328676 08/15/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 FWIW, I have seen other info recommending against a long term rub. Hour or less before they go on works for me...

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4328783 08/15/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Depending on the rub some when used long term some will produce a hammy flavor but then some like that hammy end-product. I've started using brown sugar first and allowing that to become a molasses like state and then applying rubs for 2-6 hours. In competitions we apply the rubs to the ribs when we throw on the butts. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4328824 08/15/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by elkhunter76 It was a shame to see all those blue crabs go to waste in Texas... HUH? That is just down right sinful!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4328852 08/15/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming We will just see how it goes.....I put it on last night and wrapped them. Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4328891 08/15/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC They'll turn out just fine. There's not all that much salt in that batch of rub. Focused more on the cherry and apple flavors. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4328982 08/15/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming They look great and are not in the least bit "cured". I unwrapped and cooked the flat on the grill to firm them up before putting them in the racks. Put some cherry wood on with them. Smelling awfully good!!! Les is missing out! I'll post some pics later. Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4329028 08/15/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Originally Posted by elkhunter76 We will just see how it goes.....I put it on last night and wrapped them. You aint gonna spit 'em out...!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4329063 08/15/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Wish a couple of you were here to help eat them. 3 full racks is a bunch of ribs! Heck I'll even provide the sweet corn (with butter of course) and the beer! Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4329180 08/15/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 FYI, last Sunday I was about to munch into some sweet corn and the host apologized for not having any butter in the fridge, but did produce a tub of margarine inquiring whether I wished to use that as a substitute. Turned him down. The sweet corn was so good, it would have almost been a shame to put any butter, salt or pepper on it.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4329265 08/15/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Ready for the grill with byc's rub Grilled them flat first to firm them up for the rack 1/2 way there! Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4329308 08/15/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Nice! Just assembled some Chesapeake Bay crab cakes that would pair up nicely with those. I can almost smell those ribs from here. Does anything smell better than pork fat simmering away?? Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel byc #4329380 08/15/10 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Quote Does anything smell better than pork fat simmering away?? NO!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel sse #4329390 08/15/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Been using apple juice in a spray bottle as a mop. Crab cakes...yummmmmm! Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4329391 08/15/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming My neighbor came over wondering what smelled so good....might have to set the shotgun out! Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4329681 08/15/10 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming They were very good. Sent a rack home with my youngest son. Thanks for the rub byc. It was very good on those ribs! Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4329745 08/15/10 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,132 NC G GrizzlyBear Campfire Regular GrizzlyBear Campfire Regular G Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,132 NC I don't know that it makes much difference to me. I like peeling em though. It's just fun.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4330092 08/15/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by elkhunter76 They were very good. Sent a rack home with my youngest son. Thanks for the rub byc. It was very good on those ribs! Thanks Keith------David Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel .280Rem #4330239 08/15/10 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226 fremont Campfire Regular fremont Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,226 Where's byc's rub recipe?? Murphy was a grunt.

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel fremont #4330270 08/15/10 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC Originally Posted by fremont Where's byc's rub recipe?? In my head! And the vault. Karnis will not post his BBQ Sauce recipe so I have to follow his lead. PM and I will send you some. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Ribs: to peel or not to peel eh76 #4331123 08/16/10 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker BOWHUNR Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,757 Omaha, NE Damn those look good! I did some on Sunday as well. The membrane was peeled, the rub was on them for 24 hours and then they were cooked on the BGE. They were barely edible. Mike Know fat, know flavor. No fat, no flavor. I tried going vegan, but then realized it was a big missed steak.