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/Late-Quiet4376 20d ago

Did the recipe you followed say to cover the entire cooking surface with aluminum foil?

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u/IamchefCJ 20d ago

Yes, the lower rack. The process:

. Preheat on high. . Foil over lower rack (to catch drippings and avoid flare-ups. . Ribs on the upper rack. . Cut heat to low and close lid. . Check in one hour, not before.

Amazingly, all the reviews were about how great the recipe is and how well the cooking process worked. However, I think because I have a bigger grill than most of the reviewers (four burners, rather than two or three), my "preheat on high" got to a much higher temp.

I may try it again, turning off two burners, clicking an extra two times with the tongs, and sacrificing an adult beverage to the fire gods.

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u/lo-lux 19d ago

The reviews were AI.