R2D2 and Spares

[Mic]

This is my first cook in a while since work has kept me pretty busy lately. :( Threw some spares on R2 at 12:15 today. I love this little cooker! :roll: Took me about an hour to get em ready from prep to lightin the cooker! The pics show the process up to put'em on. Maybe some of you new guys will see sumptin that will help ya out! :wink: BTW I'll take this time ta welcome all the new folks to the asylum that I have missed! :oops: Anyhoo, R2 is holdin at 230* with about an hour ta go before I pull em ta foil usin the 3-2-1 method. I'll add more pics to the same album as the cook progresses. Right now though it's time ta grab another cold Michelob and step outside ta enjoy this beautiful Florida weather! :shock: A little overcast but in the mid 70's all my yankee bruthas!! :P :P

R2D2 DOIN HIS THANG
(http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=7kwg0thr.22izbmrb&x=0&y=-29x6kl)

Mic

[vinman]

Looks good enough to me!
70's? what's that like...I forget. We seem to go from 30's to 90's and humid here anymore. Been a hit or miss type of winter here. Not bad for January though :wink:
I had been thinking of using mustard on my next batch of spares. I loved the bark it made on a pork shoulder.
Smoke on!

[Mic]

Looks good enough to me!
70's? what's that like...I forget. We seem to go from 30's to 90's and humid here anymore. Been a hit or miss type of winter here. Not bad for January though :wink:
I had been thinking of using mustard on my next batch of spares. I loved the bark it made on a pork shoulder.
Smoke on!

:lol: :lol: Tee shirts and shorts! :shock: Yeah brutha mustard on pork, worchestershire on beef! A few more minutes till foilin them bad boys! I didn't trim or pull the membrane this time! :shock: Anxious ta see how they turn out! :roll:

Mic

[Mic]

Ok here are the spares after part one of the 3-2-1 method! Top rack spares have a tan line...bottom rack looks better! :? What's up with that? :shock: :? Foiled with some apple juice and back on for 2 more hours. Will glaze with pineapple/habenero tpj! Damn, I'm hungry! :wink:

AFTER THREE HOURS
(http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=7kwg0thr.7a797qxj&x=0&y=8u6qmj)

Mic

[Paul Taylor]

Hey Michelob, those ribs are looking good man. BTW, I am now just up the street from ya buddy. AKY just a few miles west of you right offa I-10. :lol:

[smokin Jim]

Lookin pretty darned good. A little too cold to do any Q'n here today, it's about 83 degrees F cooler here than your 70F. I think I will just stay inside and watch Pittsburg beat up the Broncos.

[Mic]

Lookin pretty darned good. A little too cold to do any Q'n here today, it's about 83 degrees F cooler here than your 70F. I think I will just stay inside and watch Pittsburg beat up the Broncos.

:shock: :shock: Jimbo, ya can have all of that ya want! :wink: Go Pittsburg! :D

Paul, I'd love ta come see ya! Course since we're practically neighbors now you can come my way too! :wink:

Mic

[lwp aka old sparky]

MIC
GREAT PIC, YOU ARE WORKING TO MUCH :P :P :P IT ONLY$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$MISSED YOU IN SEBRING, IT WAS COLD, 35* IN FLORIDA :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :( :( :( :(

[Mic]

Missed being there, Sparky! I just couldn't swing it this time! :( Hope ta see ya later! :wink:

Gotta check them spares and put em back on nakid for an hour!

Go Steelers!

Mic

[Mic]

Ok. Spares after 2 hour foil. Back on for an hour with tpj glaze. :) Ya'll tired of this cook yet? :wink:

ONE HOUR TO GO
(http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=7kwg0thr.5ji0z3br&x=0&y=-6hndsq)

Mic

[vinman]

I don't think anyone in here will ever get tired of hearing about someone elses BBQ.
Looking real good...how'd they taste?

[TAR RIVER RAT]

Save us some. lets eat. :D
Tarrib

[Zilla]

Looks great Mic! Glad ya finally got a break. :wink:

[TB]

Hey Mic. Whut's in the pan beside the foil I see? Sand? Nuttin?

[Mic]

Hey Mic. Whut's in the pan beside the foil I see? Sand? Nuttin?

Nuttin! But the FINISHED RIBS
(http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=7kwg0thr.2z2sogzb&x=0&y=-87aea3)turned out pretty tasty! Didn't slice very well though! :oops: A bit too tender for me! :wink: Thanks for puttin up with me and my cook today and all the kind words. :)

Mic

[rstcso]

Thanks for puttin up with me and my cook today and all the kind words. :)

I'm jealous! I want some ribs :cry: . Brother, can you spare a spare :lol: ? We always enjoy the pictures, especially when you show from start to finish with all the steps like you did. Thanks.

[david brace]

Mic, that's quite a pictorial tutorial you put on...thank you from all us Yankees...those ribs looked real good. I gotta talk to my brother in law about Q...I think he just does grilling stuff...not even sure about that. We'll be down there arlier than I thought. Me wifey has reversed the order of the trip, so we're in Jax on the evening of Sun Feb 19th...that's the LATEST final word :wink: :wink: :wink: Did I PM you my cell #? forgot...

DB

[Paul Taylor]

HeyMichelob, Hey you are right buddy. I-10 is a 2 way interstate HWY. & yes I do know the way to J-ville all to well. & if possible, I would love to make a run that way. I miss going to Fla. & miss seeing my "Q" brothers as well. Damn I can't wait 'till "Q"fest III.

Paul Taylor

[BBQ101]

:lol: Mic I like that coffee can trick I might try that next time. Do have one question though thats seems like alot of wood for the WSM. Did you find the smoke to strong on those ribs? The reason I ask is I have notice on a couple of WSM cooks that the smoke flavor is a bit to strong.

[Mic]

Brent, glad you enjoyed the pics. I do like takin an postin em of events to share wid my bruthas and sistas! :)

David, yes you did PM me your cell # and look forward to meetin up wid ya in Feb. Let me know if anything changes. Couldn't find your BIL street in the directory though. :? Get me some directions!

Paul, you are welcome here anytime, my brutha!

Jim, yeah there was too much wood! I used apple on this cook but I don't mind a heavy smoke flavor...now the Mrs. thought the smoke was a bit strong for her liking! :oops: You're right though...should cut the wood back a notch!

Thanks guys! Ya'll have a great week.

Mic

[TexLaw]

Looked like a success there, Mic! I'm glad I had some ribs on Thursday night, or I'd be jonesing pretty hard right now.


TL

[1044]

Ok, Mic, what's the deal here? Ya started out on wsm and finished in a kettle. Didja hava blowout or sumpin? :wink: Anywho, ribs look great.

[Paul Taylor]

Hey Brother Mic, ya"ll(Everydamn body) are welcome here anytime as well. We couls definitely raise some hell here in da Swamps, right beside the rice fields which also serve as Mudbug farms too. :lol: 8) :D

Paul Taylor

[Mic]

Ok, Mic, what's the deal here? Ya started out on wsm and finished in a kettle. Didja hava blowout or sumpin? :wink: Anywho, ribs look great.

:lol: :lol: Naw, dude! The kettle served only ta hold R2's top rack whilst I pulled out his lower rack ta foil those spares and put'em back on!! :roll: Have used the kettle though when more than four racks was needed! :wink:

TL, I'm eatin leftover ribs right now! :shock: Still yummy! :roll: :wink:

Paul, don't be surprised if'n I take ya up on that offer! 8)

Mic

[Paul Taylor]

Hey Mic, Pam & myslf will be soon sitting on "G" & waiting on "O" getting ready to get this show on the road. Just let us know when you plan on making that run this way buddy. BTW, that goes for all of ya"ll here too. Don't forget that :D 8) Oh yeah, crawfish season should be starting right around mardi Gras time. & I live down in the swamps too?, Ruh Row, look out!! It's on now baby :lol:

Paul Taylor

[TexLaw]

TL, I'm eatin leftover ribs right now! :shock: Still yummy! :roll: :wink: Mic

Now, that's just plain ol' mean! :wink:


TL

[rstcso]

Mic, how did it work out by not pulling the membranes? Any big difference?