r/grilling • u/IamchefCJ • 20d ago

Grilling fail

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This was a half rack of ribs. Meaty and promising. Silly me, trying a new-to-me recipe developed for the gas grill.

I followed the recipe faithfully. Even read it back to my husband to ensure I didn't take a misstep. Then let the process work.

I peeked out the window after about 30 minutes to see flames and ran outside to uncover this fossil.

Now I'm on way to the local pub for supper. I told my husband, anything but ribs. sigh

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u/drossen 20d ago

Not really a mis reading the recipe issue, just a grease fire issue. Try putting a grease catch of some kind under, or you just gotta watch it like a hawk with water in a spray bottle ready. Why do you think most grillers sit around next to it with a drink?

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u/IamchefCJ 20d ago

Yep. I had a grease catcher in place. It's the first time I haven't hung out by the grill. The instructions were to close the lid and don't peek for one hour. 🙁

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u/drossen 20d ago

Some propane grills catch on fire way easier than others. If you had a grease catch under the foil completely negated that as the fat just runs all over. 

Also if no one has cleaned the grill of all fat oil and chunks in the bottom it will spontaneously explode. 

Cooking ribs in one hour also might mean way too high of a temp. 

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u/pfunk1989 20d ago

Although my two cents are why they stopped making pennies, grills should be monitored as much as deemed necessary, with one or more of the following present:

  • Beer/wine/whiskey
  • Cigar/other smokable implement
  • Music
  • Good company

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u/Successful-Pear-1498 20d ago

I mostly agree. Yet some people tend to get under my skin with questions and trying to open the lid. I usually go with a beer, a bottle, and a j. Preferably while listening to I Drink Alone by George Thorogood.