I was a certified bbq judge. You want ribs that easily bite off a bone, but not falling off like this. There should a perfect bite mark left behind with no tearing.
Edit: I realize how douchey this post sounds and understand the down votes. I’m not so much hating on his ribs as much as I’m speaking towards the level of tenderness that kcbs thinks define a perfect rib. I don’t mind fall off the bone as long as it taste good and isn’t dry. However, I do think that there is something to be said for being able to take that perfect bite right off the bone. A rib that stays together well and is perfectly tender (and hopefully tasty). Didn’t mean to offend!
tkepongo
Were you the cameraman for the Taken movies? This shaky cam is intense. So immersive
Jokes aside, I occasionally like a “fall of the bone” rack of ribs. May arguably be overcooked but sometimes I like my ribs to not have a bite and use the meat for tacos or sandwiches
tsoplj
Overcooked.
bigpoppa2006
Y’all are unjustly shitting on this dude. What if he’s doing a rib sandwich? Or making nachos? Or, gasp, not competing in a competition? You don’t know. Not everything is competition rules.
Edit: to OP, play on player
Federal_Pickles
I like a little more bite and snap to mine, but hey as long as you like them
thrice1187
All the gate-keeping snobs in here will tell you you’re doing it wrong but in my experience people love fall off the bone style like this.
I’m not cooking to impress bbq judges, I’m cooking to feed my friends and family and they would much rather have ribs like this than “competition” style ribs.
dozerdoster
I wasn’t hungry but now I am!
Red1117
Looks fantastic, I prefer my ribs just like this.
F3ar0n
This is going to trigger so many people who believe in “teeth marks”, and I’m totally here for it. For the record, those teeth mark snobs can sod right off. I’d rather have ribs I can pull apart vs ones I have to gnaw at like a rat to eat
doslobo33
If anyone thinks cooking ribs to perfection is easy, you’re full of shit.
Wolfman_112062
A little overdone for my taste. I like a little bite to my ribs, but I won’t knock this. That bark looks fantastic and if you like your ribs fall off the bone, more power to ya. I bet they still taste great.
chaosfarmer
Fall of the bone > competition style every day of the week, for me and mine at least.
Rare-Ad1914
I think most people who prefer fall off the bone have never really tried the one biters, just an opinion. Like people who only swear by ground beef chili. Try it all!
JesterMagnum
r-r-r-ripe meat off the bone
flappyspoiler
Fall off the bone ribs is correct.
Competition style is still good but there is just something that hits different about fall off the bone. 👌
wastentime99
This is the way
Ill_Cancel_3960
Nice mush bro
Pretend-Manager8429
I didn’t know fall off the bone was a bad thing until this sub. 9/10 would like your bone for some of that.
Apprehensive_Unit
I never understood fall off the bone ribs, same texture as pulled pork for 2x the price.
AphonicTX
BBQ “society” needs to have a mockumentary just like Best in Show or Waiting for Guffman style. My buddy and I used to enter “pro” level competitions on the KCBS circuit and we couldn’t stop laughing at how that would be the perfect documentary. So many different, unique characters and sooooooo much condescending shit / pretentious level BS it was unreal.
reenactment
I would say both versions of ribs whether with that slight perfect tear or fall off the bone have their own place. Both are good. If I’m eating at a restaurant, I want that bit of chew. But if I’m eating at home, I’m not a professional cook, so I’d rather miss on this end. The only downside to ribs like this is you could argue there are other cuts that taste a bit better prepared the same that you can get this result so there’s not really a need to do it to ribs. But that’s why I buy what’s on sale most of the time, and change up my cooking game.
Intelligent-Love-984
Damn I know they were good as hell
MakingMiraclesHappen
Exactly how my family prefers theirs. Care to share your rub/sauce/cook time/temp/method with us?
mummymangoh
I would be so soft, I bet you can make a good sandwich out of this too.
CorkusHawks
Surprisingly positive comments. Was expecting op to get burned at the stake like some kind BBQ heretic. I like fall off the bone ribs also though.
wulfpak04
“They’re over cooked blah blah blah”. The reality is, that’s how people like their ribs cooked, and those look delicious!
apex_super_predator
Oven or smoker?
popnfreshbass
I never understood wanted teeth marks in a rib. It’s not a pork chop!
RackedUP
great bark great pull
MrAVK
I like mine with a bite, some people like pull off the bone. I like my steak rare-mid rare, my dad likes his well done. Preference is key, and I’m sure everyone enjoyed them.
Live-Panic4818
Overcooked if the bone pulls out like that.
lower_IQ
Beautiful
CatfishHunter1
Tenderness levels are up to the preference of the person doing the cooking. I personally always do them fall off the bone. I find no pleasure in gnawing like a dog just to get all the meat. If that’s your preference, awesome. It’s no different than people who claim any steak past rare is burned.
Whistler45
Oh shit, here we go.
DrinkingSand
Please zoom in more next time
Looks great!
EssayGullible5549
Cookem how you likem
jdulk
I do prefer a bite as well, but great job though.
Icy_Factor_9529
Those ribs were prepared the way you wanted them, enjoy them. Naturally people will give their opinions because it is an open forum. The question i always ask is who is this so call food god that says you have to cook you food to this standard or it isn’t good enough? As long as you cook it long enough that bacteria is killed and it’s to your liking, who gives a crap. Quite frankly if you wish to not cook it all, that’s your prerogative. Oven or grill, prep, cook and enjoy.. Good day
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I was a certified bbq judge. You want ribs that easily bite off a bone, but not falling off like this. There should a perfect bite mark left behind with no tearing.
Edit: I realize how douchey this post sounds and understand the down votes. I’m not so much hating on his ribs as much as I’m speaking towards the level of tenderness that kcbs thinks define a perfect rib. I don’t mind fall off the bone as long as it taste good and isn’t dry. However, I do think that there is something to be said for being able to take that perfect bite right off the bone. A rib that stays together well and is perfectly tender (and hopefully tasty). Didn’t mean to offend!
Were you the cameraman for the Taken movies? This shaky cam is intense. So immersive
Jokes aside, I occasionally like a “fall of the bone” rack of ribs. May arguably be overcooked but sometimes I like my ribs to not have a bite and use the meat for tacos or sandwiches
Overcooked.
Y’all are unjustly shitting on this dude. What if he’s doing a rib sandwich? Or making nachos? Or, gasp, not competing in a competition? You don’t know. Not everything is competition rules.
Edit: to OP, play on player
I like a little more bite and snap to mine, but hey as long as you like them
All the gate-keeping snobs in here will tell you you’re doing it wrong but in my experience people love fall off the bone style like this.
I’m not cooking to impress bbq judges, I’m cooking to feed my friends and family and they would much rather have ribs like this than “competition” style ribs.
I wasn’t hungry but now I am!
Looks fantastic, I prefer my ribs just like this.
This is going to trigger so many people who believe in “teeth marks”, and I’m totally here for it. For the record, those teeth mark snobs can sod right off. I’d rather have ribs I can pull apart vs ones I have to gnaw at like a rat to eat
If anyone thinks cooking ribs to perfection is easy, you’re full of shit.
A little overdone for my taste. I like a little bite to my ribs, but I won’t knock this. That bark looks fantastic and if you like your ribs fall off the bone, more power to ya. I bet they still taste great.
Fall of the bone > competition style every day of the week, for me and mine at least.
I think most people who prefer fall off the bone have never really tried the one biters, just an opinion. Like people who only swear by ground beef chili. Try it all!
r-r-r-ripe meat off the bone
Fall off the bone ribs is correct.
Competition style is still good but there is just something that hits different about fall off the bone. 👌
This is the way
Nice mush bro
I didn’t know fall off the bone was a bad thing until this sub. 9/10 would like your bone for some of that.
I never understood fall off the bone ribs, same texture as pulled pork for 2x the price.
BBQ “society” needs to have a mockumentary just like Best in Show or Waiting for Guffman style. My buddy and I used to enter “pro” level competitions on the KCBS circuit and we couldn’t stop laughing at how that would be the perfect documentary. So many different, unique characters and sooooooo much condescending shit / pretentious level BS it was unreal.
I would say both versions of ribs whether with that slight perfect tear or fall off the bone have their own place. Both are good. If I’m eating at a restaurant, I want that bit of chew. But if I’m eating at home, I’m not a professional cook, so I’d rather miss on this end. The only downside to ribs like this is you could argue there are other cuts that taste a bit better prepared the same that you can get this result so there’s not really a need to do it to ribs. But that’s why I buy what’s on sale most of the time, and change up my cooking game.
Damn I know they were good as hell
Exactly how my family prefers theirs. Care to share your rub/sauce/cook time/temp/method with us?
I would be so soft, I bet you can make a good sandwich out of this too.
Surprisingly positive comments. Was expecting op to get burned at the stake like some kind BBQ heretic. I like fall off the bone ribs also though.
“They’re over cooked blah blah blah”. The reality is, that’s how people like their ribs cooked, and those look delicious!
Oven or smoker?
I never understood wanted teeth marks in a rib. It’s not a pork chop!
great bark great pull
I like mine with a bite, some people like pull off the bone. I like my steak rare-mid rare, my dad likes his well done. Preference is key, and I’m sure everyone enjoyed them.
Overcooked if the bone pulls out like that.
Beautiful
Tenderness levels are up to the preference of the person doing the cooking. I personally always do them fall off the bone. I find no pleasure in gnawing like a dog just to get all the meat. If that’s your preference, awesome. It’s no different than people who claim any steak past rare is burned.
Oh shit, here we go.
Please zoom in more next time
Looks great!
Cookem how you likem
I do prefer a bite as well, but great job though.
Those ribs were prepared the way you wanted them, enjoy them. Naturally people will give their opinions because it is an open forum. The question i always ask is who is this so call food god that says you have to cook you food to this standard or it isn’t good enough? As long as you cook it long enough that bacteria is killed and it’s to your liking, who gives a crap. Quite frankly if you wish to not cook it all, that’s your prerogative. Oven or grill, prep, cook and enjoy.. Good day