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SmokinItInfo

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new designed rib rack
« on: March 19, 2018, 06:38:56 AM »
Hello everyone,

A short time ago we redesigned our rib racks and now offer made in the USA 304 stainless steel rib racks to allow for more capacity.  We have these available  for models 2,2D,3,3D,3.5D,4D and 5D.  Smoke On!
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Re: new designed rib rack
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2018, 09:50:08 AM »
Those look great.  Someone was putting dishes in the dishwasher and had a brainstorm.  Lol. 
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Re: new designed rib rack
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2018, 11:59:10 AM »
304 stainless steel. Sweet!  Going on my list.
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Re: new designed rib rack
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2018, 12:10:33 PM »
Had my heart set on buying a #1  :) but now I am thinking a #2 is going to be what I am saving for. ;) ;)
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Re: new designed rib rack
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2018, 06:17:15 PM »
Neat idea; I've been thinking about getting this -- glad I waited for the redesign.

I've got a couple of questions though.

1. I know the ribs don't care how they're cooked, but is there any effect on the finished product whether they're cooked flat on a traditional rack versus on their side in this rib rack?

2. I have a #3. On the Smokin-it website, I believe the picture is still showing the older rack. In that picture, it appears to show that the ribs and rib rack would go into the smoker longways, which would fit perfectly without having to cut the ribs. But it appears to me in this newly updated picture that the rib rack holds the ribs sideways, which wouldn't fit into the smoker. The only thing I could assume is that the longest dimension of the rib rack is the standard width of the #3 (14.5 inches wide), and the shorter dimension front and back would mean that the ends of the racks of ribs would overhang the rib rack. Can you confirm this? Hopefully, I'm making sense here and don't appear too stupid. Am I missing something obvious?

Thanks,  Ken
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Re: new designed rib rack
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2018, 05:48:52 PM »
That's a great question, Ken!  It would be nice if the rack allowed full-length racks in the #3 & up.  I think there is a difference between ribs cooked flat (bone-side down) or standing on edge.  The flat ribs will be juicier, as the ribs on their sides drain all the juices off.  But, the rib rack is a tool that can't be replaced if you need to smoke a LOT of ribs at one time! 

I'll see if I can get some answers!
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Re: new designed rib rack
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2018, 10:30:49 AM »
Hello Everyone!


The newly redesigned rib racks for models 3,3D,4D and 5D all have the ribs positioned front to back in the smoker.  SO no need to cut the ribs in half to fit.   The racks for the 2 and 2D are 14-1/2" x 14-1/2" square
and full length ribs would need to be cut to fit the interior of the smoker.

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Re: new designed rib rack
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2018, 12:45:46 PM »
Way to go, SI!!  No cut ribs!
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Re: new designed rib rack
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2018, 05:41:50 PM »
What would you guys guess is the average length of a rack of ribs?
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Re: new designed rib rack
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2018, 07:35:01 PM »
What would you guys guess is the average length of a rack of ribs?

I'd say about 16-18"
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