Free Meat Smoking Log - PDF Format

I have created a Smoking Meat Log based on the one at the virtual bullet website. That one has its' good points but is designed primarily for the weber smoker.

I designed this one to be more user friendly and to allow some flexibility in using charcoal, electric propane or wood.

This file is in PDF format.. easily downloadable and printable.

smoking-meat-log.pdf

Smoking Beef Ribs

Q: Jeff, how long would you smoke a rack of beef ribs at a temp of 225 - 250 degrees? Go by looks, or time?
Thanks

A: Beef ribs are not a specialty of mine but I have turned out some good ones in the past.. I like to remove the membrane on these things especially since it is thicker and more rubbery than the ones on pork ribs.

Be sure to season them real good as well with a sticking agent like plain yellow mustard or you can mix together some apple juice + oil (90/10 mix) and use a really flavorful rub.

All beef ribs are different so it can take anywhere from 6 to 8 hours to get them tender at 225 degrees. I have not tried the 3-2-1 method on them but I have a sneaky feeling that it would do wonders for them.

I think the main test for doneness would be to check the tenderness by trying to pull a couple of them apart. When they start tearing easily, they are done.

Like brisket, they have a lot of connective tissues and only low and slow will get them to the point of being tender and tasty.. patience is the key.

How to Smoke Meat - Free eBook

Here is my newest eBook on the subject of smoking meat. Interestingly enough it is called, "How to Smoke Meat".

Some of the contents include:

• Smoking Meat Terminology
• How to use a Charcoal Chimney
• How to make a Foil Smoking Pouch
• How to use a Brinkmann Water Smoker (ECB)
• How to use a Vertical Charcoal Vault-type Brinkmann Smoker
• How to Smoke Meat on an Electric Smoker
• How to use a Horizontal Offset Charcoal/Wood Smoker
• and much more..

For now it is free for the taking;-)

Click here to download a copy

Enjoy!!

New Smoking-Meat dot com Newsletter Archive

I have completely reworked the existing Smoking Meat Newsletter archive to make it easier for me as well as easier for you.

It is now simply 4 columns representing the last 4 years. Below these 4 columns are the months in chronological order with each one being a link to that month's newsletter.

Feel free to check it out at:

http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-meat-newsletter-archive.html

Have a wonderful Day!!

Jeff Phillips
www.smoking-meat.com