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SOONER STEAKER

11/30/2007, 11:01 AM

I plan on cooking some ribs for the game tomorrow but I haven't cooked them in a while. I put brown sugar on the ribs and then slow cook them on aluminum foil on the gas grill.

I am open to suggestions on preparing the ribs. How do you prepare your ribs on game day?

I also drink my favoite beverage in anticipation of the great taste!! :pop:

frankensooner

11/30/2007, 11:09 AM

I usually say: "honey, could you make me some ribs" and then a few days later I might get some.

I do most of the outdoor cooking, but the wife is in charge of the ribs cause she puts me to shame.

Mjcpr

11/30/2007, 11:09 AM

I am not a gas grill expert but why would you bother cooking them on a gas grill if there is to be no smoke involved?

SOONER STEAKER

11/30/2007, 11:17 AM

I've cooked them on gas before and they are pretty good.

Mjcpr

11/30/2007, 11:19 AM

Don't have a regular grill, gas is all I got.

I see....but you can do smoking in a gas grill too can't you? I've never used one but you can rig up some kind of wood chip concoction over the heat and the ribs on the other side can't you?

There are bound to be tons of rib experts here but I'm not one of them....just curious about the smoking part. I'd think that's what you'd want if using a grill.

frankensooner

11/30/2007, 11:20 AM

Somebody better put on the Boarder Beacon.

I got one of these at Bass Pro Shops for like $20 summer before last.

http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/68000/68026.jpg

Mongo

11/30/2007, 11:21 AM

I see....but you can do smoking in a gas grill too can't you? I've never used one but you can rig up some kind of wood chip concoction over the heat and the ribs on the other side can't you?

There are bound to be tons of rib experts here but I'm not one of them....just curious about the smoking part. I'd think that's what you'd want if using a grill.

just let the man eat his ****ing ribs

Mjcpr

11/30/2007, 11:22 AM

just let the man eat his ****ing ribs

No. He's going to smoke them or he's going to do without.

Mongo

11/30/2007, 11:23 AM

No. He's going to smoke them or he's going to do without.

:D

TexasLidig8r

11/30/2007, 11:23 AM

I do most of the outdoor cooking, but the wife is in charge of the ribs cause she puts me to shame.

Dude.. turn your Man Card in!

And coming from me.. that is saying something! :D

frankensooner

11/30/2007, 11:25 AM

Hey, when it comes to steaks and other grilled foods, I am the king. I just don't have the patience to cook stuff for hours and hours. ;)

Partial Qualifier

11/30/2007, 11:35 AM

Blitzkrieg posted a rib-cooking method on here prolly 5 years ago and I've been using it ever since.

Basically: apply rub/seasoning, wrap in foil and bake in oven at 175-200 degrees for 3-5 hours, remove from oven and finish on grill with bbq sauce. Head country bbq sauce is great for this method, but whatever you like. Even the kraft plain-ol' honey bbq sauce turns out good.

SOONER STEAKER

11/30/2007, 11:52 AM

After you bake them in the oven, how long should you have them on the grill? I presume you take the foil off the ribs?

Your method sounds pretty good to me!

Boarder

11/30/2007, 12:01 PM

This thread makes me cry.

I like to boil them for a while and then cook in a pan until browned.

Partial Qualifier

11/30/2007, 12:02 PM

Yes take them out of the foil first, then put them on the grill at medium-high heat. I'd say for about 6-10 minutes, turning once. Careful turning them, they'll fall apart.

The grill is just to finish them: burn on some bbq sauce, and crispify 'em if you like that. They're on my grill only long enough to get a coating of sauce on them and add some texture & color.

And don't over-do it with the rub. Stay away from anything too salty.

Partial Qualifier

11/30/2007, 12:04 PM

I like to boil them for a while and then cook in a pan until browned.

They're good that way? May have to try that.

IB4OU2

11/30/2007, 12:06 PM

When I smoke ribs I use a smoker.

Boarder

11/30/2007, 12:12 PM

Here, Beavis.
http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85832

If anyone tries to give me baked ribs I'm going to have BSG poke them in the ear.

http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/790/2647575810062315930S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2647575810062315930TAfwgx)

Boarder

11/30/2007, 12:18 PM

They're good that way? May have to try that.
I have heard that in some places in the country you get shot for boiling ribs.

olevetonahill

11/30/2007, 12:19 PM

Add some Sorgum Molasses. youll think me after .

Newbomb Turk

11/30/2007, 12:21 PM

Here, Beavis.
http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85832

If anyone tries to give me baked ribs I'm going to have BSG poke them in the ear.

good info here as well. 3-2-1 method is the way to go.

http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71375

Boarder

11/30/2007, 12:27 PM

good info here as well. 3-2-1 method is the way to go.

http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71375
That's the one I was originally looking for.

SOONER STEAKER

11/30/2007, 12:32 PM

Man, I'm fired up to do some cooking.... & :pop: I just hope the weather cooperates with my outdoor cooking.

THANKS TO ALL
BOOMER

IB4OU2

11/30/2007, 12:34 PM

Add some Sorgum Molasses. youll think me after .

Hey Vet, I never thought of you when I used sorgham molasses before but now I think I can see the connection. ;)

Newbomb Turk

11/30/2007, 12:35 PM

Somebody better put on the Boarder Beacon.

I got one of these at Bass Pro Shops for like $20 summer before last.

http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/68000/68026.jpg

if you buy something like this, I suggest this mod:
http://www.randyq.addr.com/ecb/ecbmods.html

that's all I use, and it makes great ribs.

Boarder

11/30/2007, 12:40 PM

hehe...ecb. That always cracks me up.

For those who don't know, ecb stands for "El Cheapo Brinkman".

soonerinabilene

11/30/2007, 12:47 PM

Slow smoked in the pit with dry rub only. I try to keep it around 175 degrees or so. Keeping it that low allows you to not have to wrap it in foil, and actually smoke the ribs.

IB4OU2

11/30/2007, 12:58 PM

Mine looks like this except it's rustier and dirtier and broken in-
http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/ccimg.shop.com/230000/230300/230375/products/33966348.jpg

Partial Qualifier

11/30/2007, 12:59 PM

This thread makes me cry.

I like to boil them for a while and then cook in a pan until browned.

Boiling meat didn't sound right but I trusted you... http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/images/reputation/reputation_neg.gif

;)

thx for the low-down threadz

olevetonahill

11/30/2007, 01:00 PM

Hey Vet, I never thought of you when I used sorgham molasses before but now I think I can see the connection. ;)
I likes me some sorgum on fresh Homemade biscuits .. It makes a great glaze on ribs also to .

olevetonahill

11/30/2007, 01:01 PM

Mine looks like this except it's rustier and dirtier and broken in-
http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/ccimg.shop.com/230000/230300/230375/products/33966348.jpg
HEH my youngest Son made him one like that out of Stainless steel . It looks great .

Boarder

11/30/2007, 01:03 PM

Boiling meat didn't sound right but I trusted you... http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/images/reputation/reputation_neg.gif

;)

thx for the low-down threadz
hehe, you scared me there for a second. :D

Partial Qualifier

11/30/2007, 02:07 PM

good info here as well. 3-2-1 method is the way to go.

http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71375

seriously that's a top-5-level informative thread. of all time, anywhere, ever.

:oink:

rufnek05

11/30/2007, 02:09 PM

i cook them with fire.

Norm In Norman

11/30/2007, 02:20 PM

How many times do I have to tell you people ... BRITU!

Although I'm wondering what would happen if you deep fried them like you would a turkey.

Norm In Norman

11/30/2007, 02:24 PM

Boarder

11/30/2007, 02:33 PM

I've already made plans to go by Sams after work. the picture makes me drool.

Newbomb Turk

11/30/2007, 02:56 PM

bluedogok

11/30/2007, 03:07 PM

I am not much of a rib fan, I guess I cleaned up too many of them when I was a busboy at Hans BBQ when I was 16. My wife likes them, usually we will just get them at a BBQ restaurant, If I fire up the smoker, I will make some for her, I prefer brisket and sausage although Coopers BBQ in Llano has some great smoked pork chops and tenderloin.....and I am not a big pork fan but they are great there.

I use a mix of hickory and pecan, makes for a real nice flavor. I do need to get a new smoker, my cabinet smoker is a bit hard to control.

TUSooner

11/30/2007, 03:41 PM

I usually say: "honey, could you make me some ribs" and then a few days later I might get some.

I do most of the outdoor cooking, but the wife is in charge of the ribs cause she puts me to shame.
Well, get her on over here right now! :rolleyes:

frankensooner

11/30/2007, 03:47 PM

She out shopping, for ribs.

soonerinabilene

11/30/2007, 05:43 PM

Oh, and I'd just like to let you guys know that I have a pile of pecan wood and it is freakin' awesome! i haven't tried it on ribs yet, but I've done several chickens and the Thanksgiving Turkey with it and they tasted wonderful! It doens't smell as good as the hickory while it's cooking though.

I have never had a chance to try pecan. Ive heard fruit trees like apple and pear work really well. One good thing about living in texas, besides the no state income tax thing, is ample supply of mesquite. Ill take it over hickory any day. I feel sorry for the people in Florida that think oak is good for this kind of stuff. poor saps.

BudSooner

11/30/2007, 05:58 PM

Dayyyyum, a second Norm sighting...wow!

You hillbillies got me in the mood to smoke this weekend, damn I guess i'll have to when I get back from slaying me some deer tomorrow evening.
I've used up all my pecan, and i'm sick of hickory so I guess it's mesquite for a couple of slabs.

Maybe do a brisket Monday after I interview for the new job.

SOONER STEAKER

11/30/2007, 07:53 PM

Man, the wife bought beef ribs. Told her that wouldn't due and she blew her stack. Guess I'm off to the store for ribs and might as well go to the liquior store fo some Crown Royal becasue she'll be on my *** all night.

Again, THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!!

Mjcpr

11/30/2007, 08:18 PM

Man, the wife bought beef ribs. Told her that wouldn't due and she blew her stack.

Is she some kind of contortionist or something?

Tulsa_Fireman

11/30/2007, 08:44 PM

Although I'm wondering what would happen if you deep fried them like you would a turkey.

I heard of this for the first time today.

Initial secondhand reports are deep fried ribs, ala deep fried turkey, is a gigantic, bone-filled plate of sheer orgasmic joy. I have yet to confirm.

Also, speaking of smoke on a gas grill, it's really easy, but it's not for full blown smoking of meat. All it does is add some smoky flavor to whatever it is you're cooking. Here's how.

Wood chips. Soak 'em in water, preferrably overnight. Make a bowl of aluminum foil, get your grill nice and hot, drain the water, and put the soaked chips in the aluminum bowl directly on the lowest part of the grill. As the deep soaked water (which if soaked overnight, will give you more smoke over time) turns to steam, it's imbued with the flavor of the wood and gives a nice, smoky touch to your meat. I haven't had much success with low heat applications, so think steaks, chicken, medium to high heat grilling.

And the foil wrapped oven-to-grill method works like a champ. That's what I do while Atwoods has my smoker kidnapped with a 500 dollar pricetag on it.

Newbomb Turk

11/30/2007, 08:59 PM

One good thing about living in texas, besides the no state income tax thing, is ample supply of mesquite. Ill take it over hickory any day.

you can keep it - to me mesquite is nasty. I tried it one time and didn't like it - too strong of a taste. I like to taste the meat :norm:, not just smoke flavor.

bluedogok

11/30/2007, 10:20 PM

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of mesquite either. I have tried it but there is just something about it that I don't like as well as some others.

Sooner24

12/1/2007, 12:10 AM

This thread makes me cry.

I like to boil them for a while and then cook in a pan until browned.

How do you boil a whole slab of ribs? I don't have anything a whole slab will fit in.

I rub mine with Cains BBQ Spice, get the old smoker up to 225 and smoke them for about 6 hours. Usually smoke them with pecan but I will use hickory in a pinch.

SanJoaquinSooner

12/1/2007, 01:51 AM

Although I'm wondering what would happen if you deep fried them like you would a turkey.

The result of this method is called carnitas. Fanphuckingtastic tasting!!!

http://www.rollybrook.com/carnitas-1.htm

Norm In Norman

12/3/2007, 10:25 AM

I have never had a chance to try pecan. Ive heard fruit trees like apple and pear work really well. One good thing about living in texas, besides the no state income tax thing, is ample supply of mesquite. Ill take it over hickory any day. I feel sorry for the people in Florida that think oak is good for this kind of stuff. poor saps.
Mesquite is too strong for smoking in my opinion. it works awesome for grilling though.