Official OS BBQ/Grilling Thread

[Holic]

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I never, ever boil ribs. In my opinion that's a big no no. Low and slow is my preferred method. If I'm pinched for time, I can turn the heat up and foil.

[mgoblue]

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We sometimes do ribs in the Crock Pot and they end up tasting awesome...

It's great when you can just let it cook all day while you're working.

[Curahee]

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I never, ever boil ribs. In my opinion that's a big no no. Low and slow is my preferred method. If I'm pinched for time, I can turn the heat up and foil.

I encourage you to try boiling ribs in some beer. Preferably a stout.
You might change your mind.

[Holic]

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I encourage you to try boiling ribs in some beer. Preferably a stout.
You might change your mind.

No thanks, much prefer my method of low and slow on my smoker. If I do get pushed for time, I just open up my bottom three vents and raise the temp and foil.

I do use some moisture when I wrap them in foil, usually apple juice/apple cider vinegar. Or if I'm going without foil, I'll still hit them with spray from time to time.

[Holic]

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We sometimes do ribs in the Crock Pot and they end up tasting awesome...

It's great when you can just let it cook all day while you're working.

Nothing wrong with some crock pot BBQ. Used to do pulled pork that way during the work week.

[FlyingFinn]

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No thanks, much prefer my method of low and slow on my smoker. If I do get pushed for time, I just open up my bottom three vents and raise the temp and foil.

I do use some moisture when I wrap them in foil, usually apple juice/apple cider vinegar. Or if I'm going without foil, I'll still hit them with spray from time to time.

I agree. Boiling and Ribs are two words that should NEVER go together. Foil for me is a big No-No but I will use it when I am in a pinch.

[Holic]

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I agree. Boiling and Ribs are two words that should NEVER go together. Foil for me is a big No-No but I will use it when I am in a pinch.

Agreed, I only use foil when I'm rushed for some reason. My Uncle was probably the best BBQ'er I've ever known. Learned alot from him and wish he was still around today. He would probably haunt me in my sleep if I were to boil ribs. lol

[Curahee]

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Well it looks like the 2 Chefs are the "odd men out". Hmmmmm......

[Holic]

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Lots of people agree on Kingsford's FB page too.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151486664349757&set=a.141922389756.107982.72234864756&type=1&theater

[Burns11]

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I foil my ribs, 3-2-1, don't turn up the heat though.

Never boil ribs, I'd rather eat them raw.

[Curahee]

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I knew this would be a polarizing debate. Its about as hot as Sauce? or Rub?
But I am surprised at how many guys wont even try it. One thing to remember is there is always more than one way to cook anything.

Since 420 is practically my neighbor, Im going to invite him over this Summer to try my beer boiled ribs and let him report back to you guys. Then we'll see!

[Burns11]

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Who said we've never tried them? Worse texture, less moisture, less flavor.

My whole "I'd rather eat them raw" comment was hyperbole, but if I am going to do ribs I am going to do them right. Boiling ribs you just can't get good smoke penetration, and that's important for the ribs I want to eat. I'm sure you can get a passable rib by boiling, just as you can get a passable rib at some chain with a pressure smoker, and I find them both passable as I go get a rib done right.

[Curahee]

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Who said we've never tried them? Worse texture, less moisture, less flavor.

My whole "I'd rather eat them raw" comment was hyperbole, but if I am going to do ribs I am going to do them right. Boiling ribs you just can't get good smoke penetration, and that's important for the ribs I want to eat. I'm sure you can get a passable rib by boiling, just as you can get a passable rib at some chain with a pressure smoker, and I find them both passable as I go get a rib done right.

I think you missed my point. If done right, boiling ribs before grilling can add wonderful flavor, texture and juiciness to the ribs.
Of course smoking is the way to go, but sometimes that's not an option and this is just another way to cook them.
When i beer boil, the meat is so tender and juicy that it just falls right off the bone.
A stout beer adds that smoky flavor and the rub seals in all the juices.

If you drop ribs in a pot of plain water, yeah its gonna taste gross.
But I'm not talking about plain water. Thats called a McRib!

[Redacted01]

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I knew this would be a polarizing debate. Its about as hot as Sauce? or Rub?
But I am surprised at how many guys wont even try it. One thing to remember is there is always more than one way to cook anything.

Since 420 is practically my neighbor, Im going to invite him over this Summer to try my beer boiled ribs and let him report back to you guys. Then we'll see!

Yea, never thought I'd see so many picky eaters in a carnivorous thread

[Holic]

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Yea, never thought I'd see so many picky eaters in a carnivorous thread

We're not picky, we just like it a certain way. Low and slow is the way to go in my book.

I cringe at the thought of boiling ribs, be it water or beer. In my opinion, that'd be a waste of a good beer and rack of ribs. LOL