Hi all,
I've been smoking ribs since I bought a WSM just before the summer. Can't get enough of them. Here's my problem:
I have been using the 2-2-1 method at 225°F. I've managed to pretty much get the hang of the fuel, so I don't go above 230 and below 210 (there have been a lot of failures on the way though!).
If I go 2-2 then I get lovely soft ribs soft, juicy and delicious. Almost falling off the bone, but obviously a bit soggy. The bark is soft and moist, where it should be, well, barkier.
If I got 2-2-1 then I get tough ribs, the meat has stopped being soft and moist, and has gone back to being tough.
In the last hour, I mop with sticky bbq sauce every half hour.
I've tried 2-2-0.5 and it's pretty much the same. If I put them back in after the second two hours, they are tough.
Can anyone tell me where I might be going wrong?
Thanks,
Nik