Rib Racks

bug · Newbie Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 80

Hello all, I new to the smoking world, and have a question for ya'll if its ok. I have seen some rib racks at Home Depot the other day. My question is, are these things any good? I have several friends wanting me to cook ribs for them and I thought this would be a good idea to free up some space on the grill. I have a home made reverse flow smoker that has a cooking chamber 6' long. What do you guys think? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP!!!

Mike Lawry · Posted: Jan 17 2008 Post subject:

Rib racks can be good. Lots of good ones out there.

Mine are only Weber.

Go for it.

Mike Lawry.

Big Ron · Posted: Jan 17 2008 Post subject:

I tried to buy a fancy one and it was too big and bulky. Them a bought a cheapy $6 and it works great, I think it is a Charbroil small silver rack. Works great and I would recommend rib rack and beer can chicken cookers. They add a little extra to the experience. I also have a Jalapeno rack for stuffed japs.
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lantern · Posted: Jan 17 2008 Post subject:

Rib racks are awesome.

Only a couple problems that you can run into with them. Make sure they aren't laying all over each other so the smoke and heat get where they need to be. They can certainly touch, just not where they make themselves into one giant rib. The other problem is basting. It may be just me, but if I'm going through the trouble of basting/mopping/glazing my ribs I'm going to do it right and I personally think that requires a flat rack of ribs.

No basting/glazing/moping, no laying all over each other........no problem. Very Happy

USDA Monkey · Posted: Jan 18 2008 Post subject:

I bought the $10 rib rack from Home Depot and I'm very happy with it. I don't think I'll make ribs again without it. The ribs tend to self baste and there's plenty of room for air to circulate around the meat.
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milt · Posted: Jan 18 2008 Post subject:

Got two of these racks from southern steamers last summer, holds 9 ribs each, SS and built well, so I
can put 18 racks of ribs on one shelf. I tried to look them up but had no
luck, they may be out of business Crying or Very sad

You may have better luck.

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bug · Newbie Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 80

Thanks for the help. Im going to give the racks a try this weekend. I will let you know how it turns out, maybe take a photo or two if I can. I have learned alot of info here, thanks to you guys.