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My old neighbor in Austin showed me a weird trick for keeping ribs moist
About three years ago, I was smoking some baby backs and they kept drying out near the end. My neighbor, a guy who competed a bit, came over and told me to spritz them with a mix of half apple juice and half apple cider vinegar every 45 minutes. He said the vinegar helps the bark set and the juice adds a touch of sugar. I tried it the next weekend and my ribs came out way juicier than before. The bark was still good and the meat pulled clean off the bone. Has anyone else tried mixing something into their spritz besides just apple juice?
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alicemurphy8h ago
Makes sense. I started adding a splash of bourbon to my apple juice spritz. The alcohol seems to help the flavor stick to the meat better than just juice alone. It gives a really nice, subtle smoky-sweet note without being too strong. You gotta be careful not to overdo it though, or it can get bitter. Just a couple tablespoons in the bottle does the trick.
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