Smoked some ribs and two whole chickens in the longhorn offset smoker.
Temps were between 225-255
The day’s temp was between 80-86F
3-2-1 method with no spritz
Cherry + Hickory base
SPG Rub
Wrapped in butcher paper + lard for 2hrs
The ribs on the left were a perfect 10/10 but the ones on the right were just a 5/10. You can see a very good pull back on the 5/10 ribs but they were a little tough.
What could’ve gone wrong ?
On a separate note chicken turned out great but the skin was a solid 2/10. Smoked it at 240F until it hit 140F and then cranked up the heat to 310F until it hit 155F. I did use a little corn starch. I guess I’ll do 275-300F going forward.
Thank you
by Mundane-Pin-438
3 Comments
Two racks of ribs cooking side by side are not necessarily going to be done at the same time. My guess is the 5/10 is smaller and dried out because it was over cooked.
Got to check the ribs independently and need the chickens 375+
Your smoker is not the same temp all over. Do the toast test.