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Should I use a water pan when making spare Ribs? I've read that it is needed and others say it is not needed in a UDS.

No need for a water pan.

I don't use a water pan.

No water pan here.CF

I use a water pan and ribs turn out great every time!!

Sunday will the big day. Gonna do couple baby back slabs. Go with a 2-1-1? Flat or rolled and skewered?

My only two absolutes on Oink Bones are Apple Wood and spritzing with Apple Juice every hour - - - other than that, the rubs and sauces just depend on who's dining or my taste buds. Good Luck and post up a pickie if you get a chance.

Here they are. Pretty good, but everything I make I think I can make better.

Those are some good lookin' bones for sure! I admire the humility there too.. Any good cook will tell you there is plenty room for improvement

Beautiful Bonz

Good looking ribs!!

generally I think that using water pan is never a bad idea....It helps to keep the meat moister and avoid to obtain a dry result... Personally I use it when I smoke every type of meat and if it looks too moist I take the pan away, also at the end of cooking 30 min at high temp and you can dry until you are satisfied..

Hey there Tasso. Great looking ribs. Next time I will try a water pan. Where are you from.

JustinCouch wrote:Hey there Tasso. Great looking ribs. Next time I will try a water pan. Where are you from.

Italy