Maiden Voyage - Step 1 Prep

[bigbassnutt]

Hey Scott, use a paper towel when trying to remove the membrane on ribs. It allows you to get a really good grip. I like to throw a piece of cardboard down at the front of my smoker to catch drippings, then just throw it away when done.

 

[DivotMaker]

Hey Scott, I'll add the technique I use on removing the silver skin on ribs...I actually got it from Jeff Phillips, and it works great!  I remove the membrane - completely - off of 3 racks in about 2 minutes (if I take my time).

First, pat the back of the ribs dry with a paper towel.  Then, starting in the middle of the rack, work a dull butter knife under the membrane, from one side to the other.  Go slow, with a little upward pressure, and you will quickly open a "cavity" between the membrane and ribs.  Then, grab it like a handle and pull straight up.  The membrane will pull off toward each end!  If a small bit tears at the end, get an edge started and grab it with a paper towel (great traction).  Once you do this a time or two, you'll never have a problem with it again!

 

[tbcop-is-smokin]

Gonna try your method on the membrane Divot...It sounds like a good method...
Thanks
Tony

 

[BrewsandBlues]

Well, the first BBQ weekend went well, the pulled pork was the hit.

I thought it was just a little dry though. I pulled it when it was 197 I.T., does anyone have an idea why it could be been a little dry? I used a can of beer in the smoker along with the 3 pork butts.

 

[bigbassnutt]

Did you wrap and let rest after you pulled it out of the smoker? Mine I have done are usually dripping juicy when I remove them and wrap in foil. Throw them in a cooler wrapped in old towels and forget about it for and hour. I use a small foil pan with apple juice or beer.

 

[BrewsandBlues]

No, was running late, used a pork shredder right after I pulled it out of the smoker. That must be it..

 

[bigbassnutt]

Yeah as hard as it is to wait, that rest is important. I had one break apart on me when I was lifting it off the rack and I couldn't believe how much liquid poured out of it. That one was a little dryer than usual because of that. Still pretty darn good!

 

[Walt]

Moisture would also benefit with more surface area exposed for your liquid.  The diameter of a can is quite small.