rib rack

[suribachi]

Hi - can someone tell me if the rib rack is stainless steel? Does it really make a difference having the ribs racked semi-upright vs flat on a rack? Other than the need to maybe turn them over occasionally? Thanks

 

[old sarge]

Cannot say what the racks are made of.  Their purpose is simply to allow one to smoke many more ribs per shelf than is possible when using the shelf only. When just using the shelf, there is no need to turn or flip the ribs during the smoke.  I have used rib racks on my old Weber Kettle years ago and for a large crowd they were well worth the investment.

 

[suribachi]

Ok - thanks

 

[SuperDave]

I am not a fan of rib racks.  But to clarify, are you referring to the SI rib hooks or a rib rack?

 

[DivotMaker]

The SI rib racks are chrome plated steel.  Personally, I'm not a fan of cooking ribs turned up on their sides.  Makes sense, if you have to smoke a lot at one time, but I believe the quality suffers.  The best ribs are laid out flat, bone-side down.  Two reasons:  The bones shield the meat from the heat below, and the rendering fat doesn't drain off of the meat (self-basting).  Just my 2¢...