Dry Ribs

Directions

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   Unpack ribs and pat them dry.
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   Pull off membrane from bone side and trim fat.
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   Apply 1/4 teaspoon of salt per pound of ribs (DRY BRINE).
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   Let sit for two hours covered.
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    Fill grill with enough lum charcoal for a 5 hour cook or up to bowl edge on egg.
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    Mix in hickory wood chips with charcoal for preferred smoke.
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    Prepare your indirect setup and add drip pan.
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    Light grill.
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    Coat ribs in thin layer of vegetable oil (helps rub stick for better crust).
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    Apply approximately 1-2 tablespoon per side of ribs.
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    Get grill stabilized at or around 225°F.
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    Cook for 3-4 hours for Babybacks or 5-6 hours for St Louis.
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    Reapply rub midway between cooking.
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    Begin to check for doneness with one of the two methods or both.
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    If when bending the ribs, the crust and skin cracks open, theyre done.
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    Use a toothpick to check resistance; if no resistance, theyre done.
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    Pull off grill and dust with another coating of rub and let rest for 5-10 mins.