What's the best kind of ribs to smoke?

Table of Contents:

1. What's the best kind of ribs to smoke?
2. Are back ribs the same as baby back ribs?
3. What can you use instead of apple cider vinegar for ribs?
4. Can I use white vinegar instead of cider vinegar in a recipe?
5. What do you put on ribs when wrapping them?
6. Do you put water in smoker for ribs?
7. Should I flip my ribs while smoking?

What's the best kind of ribs to smoke?

My number one wood choice for smoking ribs is cherry wood. It is mild in flavor, but it creates the most amazing and gorgeous mahogany color on the outside of the ribs. I also think apple, hickory, and pecan are great choices for ribs. You don't want anything too strong, or you risk overpowering the meat.

Are back ribs the same as baby back ribs?

Back ribs are cut from where the rib meets the spine after the loin is removed. The upper ribs are called baby back ribs, but not because they come from a baby pig! They're only called baby because they are shorter in relation to the bigger spareribs.

What can you use instead of apple cider vinegar for ribs?

Best apple cider vinegar substitute

1. Red wine or white wine vinegar. The best substitute for apple cider vinegar? ...
2. Rice vinegar (not seasoned) If you have it, rice vinegar also works as a substitute! ...
3. Sherry vinegar. Sherry vinegar is another apple cider vinegar substitute; it is medium-bodied and lightly sweet. ...
4. Champagne vinegar. ...
5. Lemon juice (in a pinch)

Can I use white vinegar instead of cider vinegar in a recipe?

White wine vinegar, rice vinegar, or lemon juice all substitute nicely for apple cider vinegar in salad dressings. You can also use plain white (distilled) vinegar, but you might need to add a splash of lemon juice for flavor, since distilled vinegar doesn't have much flavor of its own apart from acidity.

What do you put on ribs when wrapping them?

Lay the ribs meat side down on the bed of sugar, honey and butter. Sprinkle a light coat of brown sugar on the bone side of ribs and 3 lines of honey. Wrap foil tight and return to smoker or grill.

Do you put water in smoker for ribs?

Place a shallow pan of water in the cook chamber if not using a smoker with a built-in water pan. ... Once the temperature has stabilized in your smoker or grill, arrange the ribs on the grate, bone side down. If smoking several racks at once, use a rib rack. Immediately close the lid.

Should I flip my ribs while smoking?

Don't flip your meat! Smoking low and slow is an indirect cooking method, meaning the heat source is not a direct flame. Much like an oven, both sides should be cooked evenly. Flipping your meat means you're opening up your grill or smoker and that is generally not advised.