what are the ribs constructed of?
28120
The ribs are not plastic they are powder coated metal. We have had this umbrella since last year is a great umbrella for the money!
28121
The ribs are constructed of metal, painted in the same satin finish dark grey as the central pole of the umbrella. We are very pleased with the product, both for its elegance and sturdy construction.
1359
about 13" x 14" you can place a whole rack of ribs on it if you cut it in half or a 10 lb picnic shoulder on the rack. I do like mine, take your time when you put it together, tighten the screws, find a hard ware store for your c clamps and get your self a wheel barrel or metal tray to start your next load of coals once you have started cooking so that you don't lose a lot of heat during your cooking, a large pair of tongs can help with the removal of burnt coals and ashes.
636147
I've never tried a rack of ribs and I have the Q220, we love the grill and it's the best one we've ever had. I think you could reduce the temp and do the ribs. I have maintained a consistent temp with the on board thermometer. Good luck.
565875
I can't imagine how you would tackle doing spare ribs. The owner's manual doesn't mention doing ribs, and it just wouldn't be practical since there's no good way of anchoring down the ribs so that they'd cook evenly. Also, you'd want to baste the ribs frequently, and this would make a huge mess. I would say it just isn't possible.
832615
It is constructed from a mix of materials. Some of the pieces are real wood and the rest is MDF (fiberboard).
900294
I bought a rib rack from walmart, and cut 3 inchs off it, It fits perfect on the top rack ,and I can smoke up to 5 racks of ribs. Granted the ribslabs are only one foot long, but that's 5 feet of ribs.
283391
Yes. Pictured the rack is meant to hold roasts, loins, butts, chickens (etc.) - and if flipped, the rack will hold ribs. I've had it for a little over 2 years and have zero complaints.
2132722
metal, but they don't adjust for thicker cuts. 1/2" thick meat is the biggest you get!
1874842
It is designed to sit on the grill itself. You can start your ribs from raw or do any pre-prep you wish if you want to cut down the time. I start raw and use a dry rub myself.
362638
Good morning, Esther. The bench is mostly crafted of aluminum, with tubular steel accents. I hope you find this information helpful. Adreanna, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
721542
You should Google "WSM 18.5" Images. That should give you the answer you are looking for. FWIW, I would not recommend this rib rack. I do have it, and I do not like it very much.
848408
The 2 insert ribs are 7/8" apart. You can trim the length to fit which I had to do. Very easy to trim with a knife and it fits perfectly.
368568
The smoker comes with two grates. You can easily stand 5-10 racks of ribs per grate using rib racks or inverted roasting stands or put 5-6 on each grate by rolling them and skewering them..You will have to shift them around every 45 minutes while they are unwrapped, slightly less often while foiled (if you foil them at all).Practice with three laying on each grate at first, work your way up. If you rush it, you'll just make a mess.
1863887
Flat. You can't clean in between the ribs, it will take forever. Flat, you just use a rigid paint scraper to scrape it clean, and wipe it out. Done.
721540
I have this rack and it is the best rib rack of the three that I have. Loaded with 3 or 4 or 5 slabs of St. louis cut ribs, I doubt that your grill is big enough. jim
761000
Only one came with mine; however, in one of the recipes for smoked ribs the directions did refer to "racks". But, no, only one rack. Hope you love yours as much as I love mine!!!
46501
Yes. You put it around the outside and on the top. We love ours. the best investment that we have made in years. You can cook a chicken at the same time that your cooking ribs.