Ribs

My smoking was progressing at least in quantity of smokes. I was getting farily good at chicken, but really was interested in ribs. Why not as it is easy to feed a lot of people and who does not like BBQ Ribs?  I did 5 racks of ribs for a family gathering using 5 different commercial rubs.

Famous Dave's Rib Rub
Author Bryants
Jacks Stacks
Cookies
Oklahoma Joes

Side Note: So far in my young BBQ Career Oklahoma Joe's was the best BBQ I had ever had. In fact even today it is my favoriate BBQ that is not from MySideOfTheSmoker.

I also, for the first time, made my own sauces. I did a search on the web and found several recipes that looked interesting. I had a Sweet, Sweet and Spicy, a Bourbon BBQ Sauce and even a Salsa BBQ sauce that I did not care for, but everyone else loved.

I read somewhere that when  you sauced your ribs you could really improve the coating by heating up a grill as hot as you could get it, turn off the heat, put your ribs on the grill, sauce and close the lid letting them rest. This was a great idea so I started using this method. (Still do)

Look in the back and you can see the salsa sauce. Does not look that great, but received stellar reviews.For my first attempt for the masses it was a good smoke and I did get a lot of compliments. However I knew in my mind there were bigger and better things to come.

Side of the Week

BBQ Deviled Eggs

Yes I thought WTH when I first read this recipe, however they are great! I will reveal in a later post where I got the idea, but for now I will  share the secret.

Start with you favorite deviled egg recipe and mix in finely pulled pork shoulder, chicken or brisket. You may need a little extra of your mayo, relish, or whatever you use to keep your eggs from getting dry. When eggs are assembled, sprinkle your favorite rub on them and serve cold. Again these are awesome!

Cheers
Randy