Anyone ever get their Baby Back Ribs ready the night before?

[Papa Rick]

Never have done this and wanted to see if anyone else has and how it turned out for you.

Got 10 racks of ribs I will be smoking tomorrow and thought about getting them ready to include putting the rub on them and let them sit in the Fridge overnight and start smoking 5 racks at a time tomorrow.

Thanks in advance for your ideas, advice and suggestions.

 

[EFGM]

I have done that the last 3 rib smokes and had no negatives at all.
I say go for it.

 

[Papa Rick]

Thanks Doug, appreciate it.  Did you put them in plastic or tinfoil?  Didn't know if it's ok just to leave them in a container open?

 

[EFGM]

Well, I turned in right after my reply last night, Sorry. I do not foil, just put them in fridge. Also so same with my briskets which I do quite frequently. not as frequent as PorkBelly though.

 

[Papa Rick]

Thanks Doug.  I didn't do them last night, but this morning I prepared 5 racks and put them in the Fridge waiting on 5 more to get done today around lunch time.

 

[dcbt]

I'm not an expert by any means, but I've also done this before and enjoyed the results.

 

[JMSparty08]

Yes. Every time.

 

[Pork Belly]

Results depend on your rub, salt and sugar can draw out a good bit of moisture. I season then start smoking within 30 minutes.