Took The First Baby Step Today

[SisInLaw]

Finally got some free time to begin using my Memphis pellet smoker. Made several mistakes but learned a lot and the food, while not the best, is still edible.

Four racks of baby backs, seasoned as shown (could have done without the garlic salt--too salty, darn it)

On the grates:

 

[SisInLaw]

Bonus pick of an Easter basket I made:

Sauced a rack with Best BBQ Sauce You'll Ever Taste and with two with some 17th Street Spicy BBQ Sauce. The first dry rack got scarfed pretty fast:

 

[SisInLaw]

Honestly, they came out over done and too salty but I learned a lot about this type of cooking and if Big Poppa says he fielded several panicked phone calls from me during the day he's a damn LIAR.

 

[Deb]

Very cool SIL. They look way better than edible. What's up next?

 

[TentHunter]

This is gonna be a lot of fun watching you master that cooker!

 

[CarterQ]

Great looking first attempt if all they were was too salty then you will have it dialed in no time!

 

[Rip]

All right Sis! You're on the board...can't wait to see what's next!

 

[jimsbarbecue]

A little honey (tupelo) never hurts.

 

[squirtthecat]

Ribs as the first cook is a bold move! Most start with a butt or something more forgiving... As said, you'll get it dialed in in no time!

 

[sparky]

ribs look good to me. i'd had some w/ ya. i bring the FT.

 

[SisInLaw]

Thanks everybody! The encouragement is much appreciated. It was fun and I can't wait to try it out again. I love tri tips. Maybe ....