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On 25 Jul 2004 03:52:12 -0700, (Jesse Skeens)
wrote:

>Kevin S. Wilson > wrote in message >. ..
>> On 22 Jul 2004 11:13:06 -0700, (Jesse Skeens)
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Anyone here like throwing thier ribs into a cooler for an hour or
>> >so after smoking? Looking for a way to get mine a little more tender
>> >but I don't want them steamed at all either. Did a search here but
>> >didn't find conclusive evidence for either way (although did see less
>> >people saying they don't)
>> >
>> If you want them more tender, try cooking longer at a lower temp.
>
>The last batch I did was 240 for 5 hours, so what might be a better
>range? 6 hours at 225? Seems like if you cook too long then they dry
>out. Guess its a fine line between the two.
>
240 for 5 hours seems about right. I cook ribs until I can bend them
back on themselves and the rack cracks.
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Kevin S. Wilson
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