How to Hang Ribs | Hanging Ribs on a Vertical Drum Smoker

Hanging Ribs | How to Hang Ribs for Smoking on a Drum Smoker
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For this hanging ribs technique you’ll need a drum smoker, a hanging ring, and some meat hooks.
Take the ribs right out of the package; square the racks up by removing the last bone on each end; then pull off the membrane and any thick fat on the bone side.
Season each side with a light dose of Killer Hog’s The BBQ Rub followed with a light layer of my Killer Hog’s Hot Rub.
Next, insert a stainless meat hook between the 1 stand 2nd rib on the larger bone end. The ribs are ready for the smoker; just let them hang out on the cutting board until the smoker is up to temp.
To start a fire in the drum, fill the charcoal basket about ¾ full with good lump coal. In the middle place a couple paraffin wax starter cubes and place the basket in the drum. Light the starter cubes and allow the fire to burn for about 20 minutes with the lid off intake vents open. Replace the lid and adjust the vents so the cooking temperature comes up to 300⁰.
As the temperature stabilizes, place a few chunks of Pecan and Cherry wood on the fire and set up the rib hanger. Place the ribs on the hanger and be sure to space them out evenly. The ribs need to hang in the smoker for about 2 hours. Every 20 minutes remove the lid and rotate the hanger a quarter turn.
This keeps one slab from cooking more than another; it’s all about even cooking.
After 2 hours the ribs develop a great mahogany color. You’ll also notice that they’re starting to pull back a little on the bone ends. This is the point where they need to be wrapped. Be sure to use a pair of heat resistant gloves and carefully remove each slab from the hanger. Go ahead and pull the hanger out of the pit at this point. It’s job is done.
To wrap the ribs heat up 8oz of The BBQ Sauce mixed with ¼ cup of Apple Juice.
Tear off enough aluminum foil to completely wrap each slab individually. Place the ribs bone down on the foil, brush with warm sauce and flip. Brush the bone side with sauce and pour 2 Tablespoons of Apple Juice along the side. Close the foil around the ribs and crimp the ends. Repeat this for each slab.
Place the standard cooking rack on the drum and lay the wrapped ribs on the rack meat side down.
Continue to cook the ribs for 1 hour. At this point tenderness should be just about perfect. Take the ribs off the drum and back inside. Carefully fold down the foil, and flip the ribs over to where the meat side is facing up. Brush each slab with a little more sauce and return them to the drum for 5-10 minutes to set the glaze.
To cut the ribs, flip them meat side down on the cutting board and use a sharp knife. Slice each rack into 1 bone sections and get ready to sink your teeth into one delicious rib.
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[@DBzJarhad]

I dont understand how there can be 66 dislikes. This videos got me buying a drum smoker 100p! Great video!

[@scottbingham8847]

I'm possibly thinking Vegans...?

[@Nurgles_Rot_]

Either that or people whose food looks more like charcol coming off the grill and are jealous!

[@paulwelsh1345]

I have a barrel smoker it’s a different brand but it does a fantastic job!

[@sl1d3r1984]

Buy? I'm building one!!!

[@RED2K2TIMMY]

Vegans and people who are grill biased

[@goffgeo]

Malcolm, once again you’ve taught me how to do the ribs a different way. These were the best tasting ribs my family has eaten to date. Thank you !!!!!!

[@888HUSKERS]

Well I finally broke down and bought a matte charcoal Gateway drum today. I hope those guys are taking care of you Malcom because you’ve sold me on more BBQ stuff than most. Other have their influence but man you speak the truth and give us no nonsense answers without a ton of BS when we ask straight up questions other pit masters shy away from for fear of giving out valuable techniques hat set them apart from their fellow BBQ competitors or restaurants.

[@mcb7104]

I still come back to this video after years to get this technique back.

[@stevenrey56]

Just did myself.

[@aitf99]

Malcolm you are definitely my new BBQ go to guy !! Awesome content brother ! Thanks for taking the time to make vids.

[@patrick-pk9bk]

Best channel BY FAR for BBQ. I watch a lot of cooking videos but yours are the ones I always come to before firing up the smoker.

[@mic982]

No 'Killer Hog' for sale on the shelves in Oregon so I used Malcom's technique with a basic 4-4 rub (equal parts coarse salt, pepper, brown sugar and smoked paprika). Only difference was I cooked at 275F and after 3.5 hours the result was fantastic. Malcom does know how to cook!

[@machinegun333]

Large southern guys ALWAYS make the best bbq videos

[@JBSmoke1]

Malcolm, I have a brand new Hunsaker and did my first cook with it today following this video. They came out fantastic! Thanks for this video!

[@chadadamssr]

thanks again malcom! im tired of paying soooo much money on bbq at the local place. Thanks to u i spent $12 on 7.5 lbs of ribs and threw em on the egg, turned out great!

[@thisoldbelair]

Just got a pit barrel and after almost 2 years of very successful cooking on my Weber kettle, this is new to me, but I’m loving the pit flavor of cooking ribs over the coals in the drum. 🔥

[@Aaron-rj7bv]

Just got my PBC as well. Unfortunately I hooked some ribs to hang and one of the racks the bone pulled away from the meat and the ribs fell into the coals.

[@thisoldbelair]

@@Aaron-rj7bv sounds like they got super tender. I usually hook about 3 bones down, and then double hook another 3 bones further so the second hook is hooked onto the first. Works great

[@Aaron-rj7bv]

@@thisoldbelair Yeah I was talking to my wife about double hooking them next time. It sucks because the few that we salvaged tasted phenomenal.

[@glenmoss02]

Great video as always Malcolm. One thing I've noticed in all your videos is you are THE MASTER when it comes to applying a beautiful, accurate, and even layer of rub! Keep up the good work and thank you.

[@zachm745]

i love your vids man no. All killer and no filler!

[@aitf99]

Amen. I just love short videos that get to the point....so many of these youtube guys ramble on and on and on to the point of being ridiculous.

[@Kquan1]

May 27th 2020. Great vid. One of the only ones i see on youtube that specify how to adjust the dampers instead of just saying "dial them back"

[@benlee8335]

You’re the best Malcom… greatest bbq instructor ever! Thanks man

[@chevy-ce6go]

great looking ribs, I really like how you take the time to explain what you are doing

[@mllm1]

I’m watching an artist, so much to learn from this guy! I got to get some of his rubs!

[@benjaminmatthews6052]

Speaking from experience a good Smoke Bar-B-Q is a Art

[@FreeWorld2380]

That vertical Peruvian drum smoker is incredible, I have one and the roasts come out delicious.

[@billmaher4873]

Nobody does bbq videos any better than you Malcolm!

[@BigBilly1958]

Nicely done. I've had my GDS for a few years and this has to be the best and most informative video on pork ribs. Good Job!

[@JamesBrown-xg9nt]

As always great video. I love the techniques you demonstrate. They have have my smoking skills to another level.

[@jenwallace1766]

I think your recipes and techniques are the best

[@Netryda]

My mouth is watering so much I think I'm gonna drown!! Great vid buddy. Def trying this method. Thanks.

[@laugh1958]

Great video, thanks man!!! Good pace didn't have to fast forward or rewind. Gonna build me a barrel smoker so I am just watching a few videos to figure out how i want to build it. I will definitely be watching more of your videos, thanks!!!

[@skipsh00ter89]

Looks great! I ordered a ok joe's bronco pro and it delivers tomorrow. Going to try some hanging ribs first! Will be my first cook on drum smoker.

[@rboxsters]

Mine was just delivered today! Assembled and doing my seasoning smoke now!

[@badboyvids1]

Got a drum smoker gonna try it. I noticed your cook time is shorter on the drum. I am doing st louis style and others are saying 6 hours that sounds extreme and dry to me , as always I'm. going to follow your recipe and directions. Thank you for your ever so helpful vids.

[@shelbyvann5847]

Thank you so much! Success today after many many failures feels great!

[@mic982]

Used this recipe to cook ribs on my Oklahoma Joe smoker - wonderful. Thanks Malcom!

[@lawrencebard4660]

Did 4 racks last night on my PBS . Love it. Did malcolms Korean bbq, ribs,2 regular, hanging is a good way to go...

[@punkem733]

Best ribs I've done are on my PBC. Hang them for 3.5 hours and they are PERFECT. No wrapping or anything.

[@bigde9052]

Same here. 3.5 hours on the WSM. We like them naked no sauce no need to rap.

[@acres90]

@@bigde9052 at 275-300?

[@ginomontgaue5616]

Really enjoy your videos. Keep em coming..... I can't tell you how many people go crazy over the Pork belly burnt ends I've made from your video. Ordering my Gateway soon from the boys in Killeen,Texas....

[@joesmith1644]

Thanks Malcom u always make my day man! Keep doing what ur doing and ur always make me and urself happy man!😊

[@rep1989]

Man those ribs looked amazing!

[@scottm.5075]

The Barrel Cooker does amaze me because I honestly can see the ribs ripping away from the hooks from the tenderness as you cook. Would suck to come back out to check on the meat and it is in the coals. I have never used this cooker but that is the only concern I had especially since the membranes were removed for extra support while hanging. I always remove the membrane when I smoke ribs, but if that cooker works... It works!

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

Second time I’ve watched this video. It was just as good the 2nd time around.

[@happyreeper1]

Best looking ribs I have ever seen.

[@antlamar3553]

Thank you for making this video, wow you did a good job. I'm going to try it just like you did....God Bless

[@franciscosahagunjr6792]

Man another great one! And I found a dealer out in California for those compartment duroc ribs not too far from my work in LA! U got me all excited

[@Ewhit-je3os]

Hey brother, I really love your videos. Super educational! My family and friends think I make some of the best BBQ they've ever had, and I have you to thank for teaching me the ways of low and slow BBQ!

[@johnscerbo130]

Very nice thanks for sharing your Expertise

[@kz6fittycent]

"Shower that Killer Hawg Luv" AWESOME VID MAN!!!

[@RuijsNL]

Great recipes Malcolm! Building An UDS for my father's birthday and definitely gonna try all your recipes!

[@FoolishKevin]

Awesome, I have a pit barrel smoker so I can vouch for this hanging method. It's definitely a great way to make ribs

[@towgunner82nd31]

Put a prime brisket on my UDS tonight! Had to double check my process on your Texas brisket video before starting! We really enjoy all your videos! Merry Christmas!🎁🎄

[@wilsonalbertobarretomartin150]

Se ve muy ricas las costillas de cerdo thank you

[@G36Jeff]

That's it. I'm buying some killer hogs rub. Tired of wanting some. Got some extra cash. Gona try it. Thanks for the vids Malcolm. Looks so good brother

[@ethanyoung1132]

How is it

[@rustyquad513]

somthing good stuff, little salty ....

[@j3fflb]

This guy is good. This guy is really good.

[@areyoulooney]

This video is perfect! Thank you for this great explanation on rib hanging. Can’t wait to try this out!

[@jamesparish8494]

Great recipe even in an electric oven, thank you sir

[@getoutandgrill]

Very nice. I use a Pit Barrel Cooker to hang ribs. Great job.

[@garyjohnson801]

I think I like your the BBQ rub better than any one else's. And after I started BBQ Ribs the way you do it my wife said they were the best she has ever eaten. And she said they are better than Sunny's Ribs

[@mllm1]

Working on my first uds right now, can’t wait to get it done and make some ribs like that!

[@sonnybedez7040]

Man these ribs look killer.

[@andrewsbbq7876]

I want to build me a UDS cooker now this got me sold mercy they look good

[@sonnybedez7040]

Rex Andrews i build one because of this video. Cost me a whole 200$ to make.

[@larrystoneberger6434]

You sir are a master😉

[@niue777]

What was the whole cooking time on the ribs looks excellent

[@RaulGonzalez-lw7qs]

Bro nobody applies rub like you do you are a pro. I need to get some of your the bbq rub i love the color

[@wrmou6009]

Looks Awesome!!! Best smokin videos out there. Keep up the good work!!

[@MistaCloudStrife]

10:11 Ribs so moist, they squirt.

[@SendItGarage]

MistaCloudStrife I had a Missus like that once lol

[@michaelgallagher4962]

If ya haven't had one you're missing out for sure

[@simphiwemazibuko9734]

This guy is the best.

[@thepoboy9698]

Lol, Malcom I had just seasoned some ribs and had the smoker heating up when I got your email, I guess you know that I'm going to try this method today. Wish me luck. Great video as usual.

[@kach069]

Johnny Findley how did they come out?

[@bigbooger1000]

Really like watching you work Malcolm. Great job thanks for the tips

[@johnbrien2254]

loving these videos thanks from the UK

[@shaungo1631]

Great video. Wondering why did you use around 300 degrees, vs around 200 degrees? That is low oven temperterature range.

[@horton2586]

thanks Malcolm! for sharing this very informative delicious how to smoke this ribs.

[@mattb3283]

I'm drooling....was down in beautiful Tennessee a few months back ..and had ribs at a local place..the owner had his apron on and it read and I quote..never trust a thin chef..

[@chrisjenkinsphotography8335]

I am new to your page. I love your videos! I have a medium Big Green Egg and a Weber with a rotisserie attachment. Looking forward to trying many of your recipes. Keep up the good work!

[@danoesq2]

Great video, but I gotta add a little brown sugar and butter on that wrap. The boat method is great on a lot of stuff, even eliminating the full wrap.

[@larryvaughn327]

Man, those looked delicious and love the color. I have never cooked on a drum smoker and have a few questions. What keeps the end closest to the coals from cooking faster? Also, is there a reason drum smokers can’t have a deflector/diffuser or even a water pan? Thanks

[@devonm5037]

Malcom you're a damn Saint.

[@mjohn196]

Great looking ribs!!! Good moisture after the cook.

[@kevinlindsay5255]

Love it man, another recipe to try

[@anthonybourne7162]

Good job Malcolm

[@robydean7]

Great presentation.

[@ShizzieShizz73]

Pardon my lingo, but that is one sweet a88, smoker! First time I've ever seen one like that. I own a BGE, but this is worth looking into! Thanks for sharing your gift Malc.

[@AfrikQ10]

Nice for the lunch and celebrations

[@Nitrooxiderc]

i cant stop drooling

[@ricardomazzini9809]

Great video

[@jessethabarber]

Used my drum for the first time today. Don't think I'll make ribs any other way again.

[@EastCoasTGorilla90]

I'm hungry... Great vid

[@jeffnix3307]

Looks really good.

[@robertvelasco5841]

Great video, very thorough, really enjoyed it. Love your smoker set up 👍

[@Underwatermetaldetecting]

wow! I am a rookie on the smoker, but the more I learn from you and practice on my own it's getting good. I built my own with cinder blocks. Have you ever used one? pretty awesome. thanks for the great video!!

[@dynodon427]

Thanks Malcom. Always informative videos.

[@heceli387]

I've been meaning to try that method but I was afraid they would dry out cuz of them losing all juices hanging that way. But now I'm going to try it just like you Malcolm!

[@javierc322]

those ribs look great, can you tell where you got those black gloves. thanks

[@totosantana6109]

Super super❤ from Paris

[@a075923]

Excellent video!!

[@JM-fc9gm]

Hanging is my preferred method!

[@thepoboy9698]

They came out great as usual, when have you known Malcolm to steer us wrong?

[@Gngrcpl]

Johnny Findley he needs his own show on tv

[@Timrathmore]

Great 👍 !!! Nice video you hit there... I just bought the Oklahoma joe Bronco so I hope I can simulate your cool method

[@tlc2011jlc]

Awesome 👌 thank you!

[@benjaminstarks4071]

Thanks Malcom

[@craigmasson6176]

I don't know why, but this hanging method is the best way to get super tender ribs, and it's relatively fast. I do it on Weberb Smokey Mountain

[@Hwydrifter69]

Best bbq!

[@johnknowledge]

What brand is that barrel cooker ? Also thank you for these videos you are making the world a better place to live!

[@WildAggie202]

That’s a gateway drum.

[@foxwolf5628]

I have been thinking about a drum smoker. now I will haft to try one

[@cingram8168]

You are the man! Looks so good

[@johnbreslin6242]

Hey Malcom. Have WSM 18 in with a rack for hanging. How far above the coals is safe fro the cook. Want to prevent burning at the end closest to the coals. Thanks bother.

[@machif5216]

You are the best.