I recently bought my first kettle grill and decided to smoke a rack of spare ribs for the first time.
I kept the grill temperature between 110–120°C (230–250°F) for the entire cook using indirect heat.
After 2 hours , I wrapped the ribs in foil with a splash of apple cider vinegar diluted with water, plus a drizzle of honey. They went back on the grill (still indirect) for another 2 hours.
After unwrapping, I checked tenderness with a toothpick. It went in with only a little resistance, but not quite as easily as I expected. I put the ribs back on the grill, unwrapped, for another hour to firm up the bark.
The result: They tasted great and had good flavor, but they weren't quite as tender as I was hoping. I'd love to know what I could improve for next time. More time in the wrap? More total cook time? Something else?
Any tips or feedback are welcome. I'm here to learn!