Here's my setup: I calibrated my ThermoWorks leave in probe thermometers & Ready Q BBQ probe thermometers using the ice water and boiling water methods. They were both within .5 to 1 degree. They also had fresh batteries. I then set the RT-700 to 225 degrees and placed the RT-700 probes in clips on the grates to obtain air measurements. I then compared the RT-700 readings to my ThermoWorks & Ready Q readings. They were within 1 - 2 degrees so I was happy.
I dry rubbed 3 baby back ribs and left them overnight in the fridge on a sheet pan covered in plastic wrap.
The next morning I brought the RT-700 up to 225 degrees. I placed the ribs and sprayed them with 50/50 apple cider vinegar and beer at hour 3.
At hour 4 they should have been done, but weren't. Same at hour 5. Same at hour 6. Same at hour 7. Same at hour 8.
This whole time all thermometers were in sync at 225 degrees.
Previously I used a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker. I'd prepare and cook the ribs the same way as above. The ThermoWorks & Ready Q were also deployed to monitor temps.
Those ribs would be done around 4 to 4.5 hours.
I don't want to wrap because I haven't had to wrap before.
In my mind, temperature is temperature. Molecules are either vibrating with a measured specific level or they aren't.
So what am I missing?
I dry rubbed 3 baby back ribs and left them overnight in the fridge on a sheet pan covered in plastic wrap.
The next morning I brought the RT-700 up to 225 degrees. I placed the ribs and sprayed them with 50/50 apple cider vinegar and beer at hour 3.
At hour 4 they should have been done, but weren't. Same at hour 5. Same at hour 6. Same at hour 7. Same at hour 8.
This whole time all thermometers were in sync at 225 degrees.
Previously I used a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker. I'd prepare and cook the ribs the same way as above. The ThermoWorks & Ready Q were also deployed to monitor temps.
Those ribs would be done around 4 to 4.5 hours.
I don't want to wrap because I haven't had to wrap before.
In my mind, temperature is temperature. Molecules are either vibrating with a measured specific level or they aren't.
So what am I missing?