Baby Backs Question…..

[CMTiger]

And maybe a dumb one…..but if you cut the rack in half does it effect then relative cook time. I’m thinking that’s a no but wanted to ask for certainty

 

[Slimpicker]

Does 3 racks instead of just one lengthen the cook time?
No.

 

[RustyJake]

And maybe a dumb one…..but if you cut the rack in half does it effect then relative cook time. I’m thinking that’s a no but wanted to ask for certainty

You thought correctly. It won't effect the cook time by cutting the rack in half. Just may make it easier to handle and fit more on the grill.

 

[CMTiger]

Does 3 racks instead of just one lengthen the cook time?
No.

I’m asking the questions here

 

[CMTiger]

You thought correctly. It won't effect the cook time by cutting the rack in half. Just may make it easier to handle and fit more on the grill.

Well we are doing burgers primarily tomorrow. I was thinking of cooking a half slab because I wanted them. Then maybe the other half Monday because my wife and daughter don’t eat them

 

[Slimpicker]

Well we are doing burgers primarily tomorrow. I was thinking of cooking a half slab because I wanted them. Then maybe the other half Monday because my wife and daughter don’t eat them

I'd think you could maybe count on it to go 2-2-.5 maybe, babybacks don't really need the 3-2-1

 

[RustyJake]

Well we are doing burgers primarily tomorrow. I was thinking of cooking a half slab because I wanted them. Then maybe the other half Monday because my wife and daughter don’t eat them

Bitter sweet, more ribs for you, but probably don't cook them as often because of being just for you.
I usually cook extra and freeze vacuumed sealed portion packs for the sous vide reheat later. Actually just had some tonight

 

[RayClem]

The thickness of the meat that affects cooking time more so than the length or width. If you take a 3" steak and slice it into two 1 1/2" steaks, they will cook far more quickly.

Cutting a 3" steak weighing 3 pounds into two steaks still 3" thick, but weighing 1 1/2 pounds each will take nearly as long to cook as the original steak. There will be a slight difference, but not nearly as much as you might think.

With the baby back ribs, cutting a full rack into two half-racks won't affect cooking time much at all, but if you were to cut the rack into individual riblets containing one bone each, the cook time would be decreased significantly. As the riblets will be exposed to smoke and heat on more surface area.

 

[Slimpicker]

but if you were to cut the rack into individual riblets containing one bone each, the cook time would be decreased significantly. As the riblets will be exposed to smoke and heat on more surface area.

You would have to come up with a very strict plan on doing this so they don't dry out.
It actually sounds interesting but I would imagine a covered foil pan getting involved at the end to make sure they stay moist.

 

[CMTiger]

I'd think you could maybe count on it to go 2-2-.5 maybe, babybacks don't really need the 3-2-1

I think I’m gonna do 275 throughout

 

[RayClem]

You would have to come up with a very strict plan on doing this so they don't dry out.
It actually sounds interesting but I would imagine a covered foil pan getting involved at the end to make sure they stay moist.

I know you can buy country style ribs which are not much different than riblets, but you are right about needing to be vigilant.

 

[CMTiger]

Bitter sweet, more ribs for you, but probably don't cook them as often because of being just for you.
I usually cook extra and freeze vacuumed sealed portion packs for the sous vide reheat later. Actually just had some tonight

Very bittersweet. This is only my second go around with ribs since I’ve had the Traeger. So I’m still learning. Usually if I’m getting ribs it’s at my folks house with that big smoker/rotisserie I posted several months back

 

[RustyJake]

Very bittersweet. This is only my second go around with ribs since I’ve had the Traeger. So I’m still learning. Usually if I’m getting ribs it’s at my folks house with that big smoker/rotisserie I posted several months back

I still have dreams about that pit. That is one to be proud of.

 

[CMTiger]

I still have dreams about that pit. That is one to be proud of.

He just upgraded. It’s bigger. Haven’t used it yet by maybe get somewhere around 15 racks on it. Not sure. It only gets used for big events but next time we use it I’ll take some pictures

 

[CMTiger]

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