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Chewy spare ribs

I received a smoker for Fathers day. I tried smoking ribs in it yesterday. The ribs were in the smoker for about 5 hrs. The temperature never went over 150 degrees but the ribs were really tough. The flavor was good but they were really chewy. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Any ideas?

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Chewy spare ribs

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Jul 06, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		A little longer
by: Michael

I smoke both baby backs and spareribs and I try to keep the temperature between 200 and 225. Even then, they still take between 6 and 7 1/2 hours.

One good way to check to see if they're done (without a thermometer) is to pick up one end of the rack with yout tongs. If the other end bends and starts to fall off, they're done - if not, they still have a little left to cook.
Jul 05, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Low heat.............;}-
by: Anonymous

You may have had a choked fire;not enough air-too much ash.Check intake vents and see if the fuel is sucking air(good),or you may not have enough exhaust flow... a smaller cooker may not have a vent. There are three things a fire needs,fuel,air,and an ignition source,block one and the trouble begins.Run through and check the system and alwayts keep your exhaust OPEN to draw the air.
Hope this helps and SMOKE HAPPY :)-

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