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Readers Respond: Your Methods for Making Great BBQ Beef Ribs

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By Derrick Riches, About.com

From the article: Beef Ribs
There are probably as many methods for making BBQ Beef Ribs as there are people who cook them. Now its time to share you method. How do you make your Beef Ribs? Share your Recipes

Beef Ribs

I typically rub my beef ribs down with a very simple blend of course black pepper, kosher salt and cayenne. I then smoke at 250 degrees for roughly five hours until the meat is extremely tender and the fat has broken down (roughly 185 degrees internal temp). The key, however, is to smoke them in a disposable aluminum pan, bone side down, allowing them to braise in the beef drippings.
—Guest SmokeInDaEye

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I prefer using natural lump charcoal but currently only have a gas grill. I live in Washington and work with orchards so I have access to alot of great wood. On my gas grill I designed a holder on 8-10" logs which I split. I start the grill and get the wood going and let it burn for about 5 minutes depending on the size of the wood. At just the right moment I spritz the wood to extinguish the flame, turn off the gas and wa-la I can get really good smoke for over an hour. Takes a little practice. I do this on roasts, ribs, chicken, fish. On the roasts and ribs I'll smoke them a couple of times and then let them sit overnight. I'll finish the next day and sit down for a little taste of heaven. Enjoy
—Guest charlesvarga

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