New RT-700, Best ribs I ever cooked!

[CoastieKarl]

My profile pic is from a Lechon cook that we had a while back. I have a friend from the Philippines who taught me the technique. We stuffed the hog with aromatic seasoning (garlic, lemon grass, onion, bay leaf etc.) We then turned it by hand on a spit for 7 hours while basting in coconut water mixed with 7-UP to crisp the skin. Came out excellent. Here in Louisiana, we boucherie whole hogs. We dispatch the hog and cook all parts from head to tail. We make boudin, hogshead cheese, pork stew, graton (craklin). I cook extensively and will be sharing some of my experiences with you.

Here is the rib recipe I came up with. It is just a simple rub with the sweetness coming from the glaze. I used only salt and pepper to try to maximize the smoke penetration. For this cook, I used a fruitwood blend that I had. My wife loved them so I'll probably stick to this for a while. She doesn't like heavy smoke so that's why I bought a pellet grill. I can cook tons of Cajun food but I am trying to elevate my BBQ game. That's why I bought the RT-700 and joined the forum. These came out juicy and tender. The pit made it so easy.

Fire On Da Bayou Baby Back Rib Recipe

• Prep ribs as usual
• Rub mustard on ribs
• Salt and pepper on each side with a 15-minute rest per side to let seasoning adhereView attachment 16745
• To pit at 275 degrees
• Spritz with 50/50 apple cider vinegar and water at 1 and 1.5 hr.

After 1 hr.
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After 2 hrs at 275 degrees, remove from pit
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• Wrap in double layer of foil with brown sugar, butter and honey
• Return to pit for 1 hr
• Remove from foil and glaze with 2 part bbq sauce, 1 part apple cider vinegar

After wrap
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• Return to pit for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to tack up

After glazing (Final temp around 205)
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Enjoy!!

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[Elias]

New to Recteq family. Got my new RT-700 last week. Moved up from a Pit Boss. Wow, big difference. Cooked some baby backs and I must say, best ribs I have ever cooked. I’m going to really enjoy this pit. Gonna be eating even better on da bayou!

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Good job ... good looking set of ribs.