When should I mop my ribs?
A mop is a basting technique to add flavor. Our mop consists of apple cider vinegar, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and the dry rub. You can adjust in any way you like. 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.
What do you spray on ribs to keep them moist?
During the three hours I also like to keep adding moisture to the pork with a spritz. 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).
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.
How often should I baste ribs?
Remove the pan from the heat. After the spareribs have been grilling for 1 hour, baste them with the mop and continue to baste them every 30 minutes until the meat has shrunk back from the rib bones about 1/2 inch and the meat is tender enough to tear with your fingers. The total grilling time will be 2½ to 3 hours.
What can I spritz beef ribs with?
Combine the water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Once the rack has had at least 2 hours of smoke, spritz with the vinegar mixture every hour or so. Cook until an instant read thermometer reads 206-210f at the thickest part of the meat.
Should I mop my ribs?
The moisture from a mop will attract smoke to your ribs in a good way, giving them more smoky flavor in a shorter amount of time. Also, if you are cooking your ribs low and slow—which we hope you are—a mop will help keep your meat from drying out.
What can I use instead of a BBQ mop?
Mops can be easily made from other things. Add a couple of tablespoons of your favorite rub to a cup of apple cider vinegar or beer. Boil the marinade you used already, add some water to keep it thin and use that.
What does it mean to mop your ribs?
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. Vinegar is used as the mop base when you want to tenderize the meat, as you do when smoking ribs. The seasonings match the rib rub.