[beerocd]

I smell sweet baby ray's when I zoom
What else is on the ribs?

I hate paying full price for half-assed. That's what usually keeps me from going out.

[deepsouth]

NAh, your not a rookie anymore. And I ahve had "Pro" bbq that didnt look nearly as nice as yours, or taste as nice im sure. Im not easily impressed. thats why idont go out to eat much.  

The ribs above appear to be pink to the bone are they cured? or did the smoke have enough time to get to the bone.

Very nice.

With the zoom I can almost smell them.

you are far too kind.  

i smoked those ribs for five hours using the "car wash mike" method.  no wood chips or anything, just lump.  i just cook them low and slow and let the egg do it's thing.  i put the ribs on refrigerator cold, so that could have something to do with being pink to the bone.  

we very rarely go out to eat, unless it's a place we know is good.  we go out for sushi and vietnamese and thai, but i pretty much cook everything else.

and even as a rookie, i can't say that there is a single bbq place where i have had stuff better than i've pulled off my egg in the past couple years i've had it.  that includes living in memphis and eating in every bbq joint from batesville, ms to jackson, tn.

[deepsouth]

I smell sweet baby ray's when I zoom
What else is on the ribs?

I hate paying full price for half-assed. That's what usually keeps me from going out.

on those, i used sea salt, sugar in the raw, dizzy pig dizzy dust and dizzy pig red eye express.  i sauced them with sweet baby rays the last 30 minutes.

cheers!

[euge]

I smell sweet baby ray's when I zoom
What else is on the ribs?

I hate paying full price for half-assed. That's what usually keeps me from going out.

I rarely eat out since it usually leaves me unhappy and unsatisfied. What I see here is folk who like a variety of good food and are willing to make it themselves. I'll make an exception for Vietnamese. Rare that I go out for that either these days.

And I believe for the most part my own BBQ is better than what is available at the best joints in town.  And I still think S&P or a brine is just as good as any rub.

[deepsouth]

I smell sweet baby ray's when I zoom
What else is on the ribs?

I hate paying full price for half-assed. That's what usually keeps me from going out.

I rarely eat out since it usually leaves me unhappy and unsatisfied. What I see here is folk who like a variety of good food and are willing to make it themselves. I'll make an exception for Vietnamese. Rare that I go out for that either these days.

And I believe for the most part my own BBQ is better than what is available at the best joints in town.  And I still think S&P or a brine is just as good as any rub.

i still need to read up on brining and try that.  and i'm never opposed to grilling with just some salt.  tonight i cooked a piece of sushi grade tuna with just salt and sesame seeds.  i never tire of damn near raw fish.

[beerocd]

we very rarely go out to eat, unless it's a place we know is good.  we go out for sushi and vietnamese and thai, but i pretty much cook everything else.

and even as a rookie, blah blah blah

Wife started cooking Thai in the last 4-5 years. Can't find anything worthwhile within 20 miles from home.

I don't think there are any rookies here, you're all overcritical of yourselves, just like the rest of us.

[deepsouth]

i REALLY want to learn how to cook good thai.  we love that and we have below average places here.  i haven't tried at home yet as i don't know where to start. 

[capozzoli]

Get a can of coconut milk and red peppers, start with a coconut curry. You can use shrimp chicken lamb.

Make some peanut sauce for your Thai BBQ. Search some info on Satay its Indonesian but they make it in Thailand too. 

Knowing good BBQ you are half way there.

[beerocd]

i REALLY want to learn how to cook good thai.  we love that and we have below average places here.  i haven't tried at home yet as i don't know where to start. 

Coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce and fresh basil - those are the necessities, where the dish just ain't right without em.
Usually leftover steak or chicken, bell pepper, onion, garlic. Fry em all up in a little sesame oil, then add the above ingredients, simmer just a bit - serve over rice.

Coconut cream is only OK for the peanut satay - but then you gotta spice extra cuz its soooo sweet.

And yes it's cheating - you CAN make your own curry by mixing your own ingredients. But we're pretty happy with this.

[nicneufeld]

And rice noodles!  Love those things.

Go easy on galangal and kaffir lime leaves the first time...I overdid them and nearly swore off cooking thai food again because of it.

Fish sauce is essential...but...well, I go unauthentic and sub soy sauce cause the smell is too...authentic for me.

Jasmine rice is what you want with it too...the aroma is great when its cooking!

[deepsouth]

you guys rock.  i'll be visiting the asian supermarket very soon. 

[bluesman]

Dont feel defeated. Low and slow man, low and slow. Oh man there is nothing like beating a but.

+1

Patience is the key to the Butt...plan on a 12+/-hr Q session.

[bluesman]

I love this thread. You guys have helped me improve my Q tremendously.  

Amen to that!

For a homebrewing forum, I think we kick butt!

[bluesman]

awe man, i love me some baby backs....

but not quite as meaty for sure!

Very fine looking Q for sure!

What amount of lump did you use for the session and what temp range did you achieve?

[deepsouth]

i used wicked good lump.  i cleaned out the egg and filled it to the top of the fire ring.  i put the ribs on at about 225 and it slowly rose to 250, where i held it.