What should I mop my ribs with?
A super simple mop can be made with apple cider vinegar and your dry rib rub. We recommend adding 1-2 tablespoons of seasoning to one cup of vinegar, juice, soda, whiskey, or personalized combination thereof.
Should I mop my ribs while smoking?
While Memphis ribs are typically (not always) done without a sauce, they do get some moisture, tenderization, and flavor from a good mop. Mops are applied during the smoking process to prevent meats from drying out and to create a layering of flavor that is vital to great barbecue.
What sauce goes with smoked ribs?
When do you slather on the bbq sauce? It’s generally accepted that the sauce goes on during the last 15 minutes or so of smoking. But that depends on the temperature inside the smoker, too. If the smoker is running at 250 or above, then saucing shouldn’t be done any sooner than 15 minutes before they’re taken out.
Which sauce is best for ribs?
Chipotle Barbecue Sauce Ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce round out the strong flavors going into the sauce. This is the perfect barbecue sauce for ribs that haven’t been smoked. Keeps for 1 week in the fridge.
What do you spray on ribs while smoking?
A spritz is simply a spray bottle with liquid. In our case, it’s equal parts apple cider vinegar and water (you can also add equal parts apple cider vinegar and apple juice for a little more sweetness). Start spritzing after the first 90 minutes.
Does apple cider vinegar tenderize ribs?
What Does Marinating Ribs in Vinegar Do? Marinating ribs in vinegar helps to tenderize the meat, which is the primary reason why some chefs swear by the technique. It may also improve the flavor, although you wouldn’t want to soak the ribs in straight vinegar for too long (see How Long To Soak Ribs in Vinegar, below).
Do you mop both sides of ribs?
Immediately after you have flipped the meat, mop the side of the meat facing up while it is still sizzling and hot. This way the mopping sauce will have a chance to sit and soak into the meat. Some pitmasters prefer to spritz as they feel this won’t disturb the surface of the meat as much as mopping would.
What do you mop pork shoulder with?
Tips as you are smoking your pork shoulder First, you need to apply a mop to the pork shoulder every 45-60 minutes. The “mop” is made up of 1 part apple cider vinegar, 1 part apple juice and 1 part water. Mix that up – my husband puts that in a spray bottle and just sprays the pork shoulder all over.
When should I start mopping my ribs?
We apply the mop after the third hour of smoking by gently dabbing the ribs in an up and down motion to avoid losing bark or pushing off the dry rub. A brush is fine, just be gentle when applying the mop. Apply the mop with a brush or a mop head (for basting). The bones should be pulled away around the third hour.