Many pit masters will use what’s called the toothpick test. A slab of ribs that’s ready cracks easily between the bones and almost breaks in two. If there is no separation or cracking between the ribs, they’re not ready. Simply pick up the slab and give it a slight bend towards a U shape. The bend test is done by using a pair of tongs or gloves and requires slightly more time than quickly peeking at the bones but it’s not difficult. It’s not foolproof by any stretch, but it is an easy visual cue that doesn’t take long, requiring only a glance.Īnother method is to bend the slab of ribs. That’s usually a pretty good indication that the ribs are about ready. You’ll see about a quarter inch of the bones (referred to as pull back) start to peek out all along the slab, or portions of it.
The most popular method is looking for the bones to start peeking out. Worry not though, there is a 100% accurate way to determine if your pork ribs are done, and I’ll explain that in detail. Some of these work better than others, but non of them are 100% accurate. Actually cutting into the ribs (10/10 don’t recommend this one).Some of the more popular ways of determining if your pork ribs are done include: There’s no need for any of that, I promise. Which method can you trust? Which one actually works? Do you just go by what your buddy at work swears by after cooking a whopping total of 3 racks of ribs - declaring themselves a pitmaster?ĭo you ruin a few racks yourself trying to figure it out? Embarrassingly, I may “know someone” who learned that way and it was an expensive lesson. There are several ways to determine when pork ribs are ready, but conflicting information might leave you wondering which method is the most effective way to determine when they’re ready to eat. Louis-style spares or baby back ribs) are easy to cook, but unless you’re a very experienced pit master, it can be difficult to know when they’re ready to come off the grill or smoker.Īfter reading this blog to the end, you’ll know definitively when your pork ribs are done.
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