Has anyone used an upright rib rack for cooking ribs on the grill?

Cheryl W asked:


And if so, how does it compare to cooking ribs directly on the grill? I like the idea of using the rack to maximize space, but was wondering if you can still get a nice carmelized outer crust.

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4 Responses to “Has anyone used an upright rib rack for cooking ribs on the grill?”

1. Greshnab Says:
   May 30th, 2008 at 3:47 am

   yes you can works much the same..

2. annienyc_1120 Says:
   June 2nd, 2008 at 1:38 pm

   It doesn’t carmelize the same way as lying them flat on the grill. It’s great for space saving, but not great if you like them carmelized.

3. howaya Says:
   June 4th, 2008 at 5:46 pm

   no but i have a nose

4. charcoal rules Says:
   June 6th, 2008 at 10:58 am

   Watch them closely when using the rib rack.

   You will need to turn them end for end and top to bottom quite often on a grill. In a slow smoker they do not need to be turned as often.

   The narrow bottom side of the ribs will cook so much faster than the rest of the rack. They need to be rotated quite often or you will have burnt ends and raw middles.

   I cook in competitions and rib racks are ok in slow cookers, but cook very unevenly on grills.

   You are better off cooking directly on the grill.

   Try it and you will quickly see the edges blackening and ditch the racks.

   Happy BBQing

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