Plan: Country Style Ribs with Baked Potatoes & Garlic Bread
Shopping/Inventory
- Bone-in country style pork ribs
- Potatoes
- Frozen buttered bread
- Garlic powder, S&P
Timeline (3-4 hour cook)
Prep (30 min before)
- Ribs: Pat dry, season with S&P heavy (document amounts)
- Potatoes: Wash, poke holes, rub with oil & salt
- Bread: Keep frozen until last 15 minutes
Cook Schedule
| Time | Action | Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | Ribs & potatoes on smoker together | 250°F |
| 1:00 | Check/rotate potatoes if needed | 250°F |
| 2:00 | Check ribs (target 145°F) | 250°F |
| 2:00 | If potatoes still hard, microwave option | - |
| 2:30 | Bump temp for crisping | 350°F |
| 2:45 | Add garlic bread (frozen) | 350°F |
| 3:00 | Everything done | - |
Probe Strategy (3 Probes Available)
Probe Assignments
- Built-in Probe 1: Thickest country rib (primary monitor)
- Built-in Probe 2: Largest potato (takes longest)
- MEATER: Second thickest rib (verify even cooking)
Temperature Milestones
| Food | 1 Hour | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick Rib | 100°F | 125°F | 140°F | 145°F |
| Potato | 140°F | 170°F | 195°F | 205°F |
When to Pull Each Item
- Thin ribs: May hit 145°F at 1.5-2 hours (pull these first)
- Thick ribs: 2-2.5 hours for 145°F
- Potatoes: Can go to 210°F (won't overcook)
- Pull early: Wrap in foil to keep warm
Component Details
Country Style Ribs
- 250°F for 2-2.5 hours to 145°F internal
- Season: S&P, garlic powder
- Probe center of thickest part, avoid bone
Baked Potatoes
- On grill with ribs, 2.5-3 hours at 250°F to 205°F
- Poke holes, oil & salt for crispy skin
- Microwave backup: If still hard at 2 hours, microwave 5 min
Garlic Bread
- Sprinkle garlic powder on frozen bread
- Last 15 minutes at 350°F (check at 10)
Success Criteria
- Ribs at 145°F
- Potatoes at 205°F
- Everything finishes together
Leftover Storage
- Fridge: 3-4 days (portion into 1-2 ribs per container)
- Freezer: 3 months (vacuum seal is best)
- Reheat: 325°F oven for 15 min (skip microwave)
Quick leftover meal: Reheated ribs + fresh microwave potato + fresh bread = 20 min dinner
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