Recently we loaded Big Black, my Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker trailer with a case of baby back ribs, several racks of St. Louis style ribs, and a tasty batch of pig shots. The results were fabulous as you can see in the photos. Feast your eyes on the fun and flavor in the photos below.
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![Baby Back Ribs and Pig Shots on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer Baby Back Ribs and Pig Shots on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ribs_pig_shots_smoker-800x533.jpg)
There was enough room to hold the 17 or so racks of ribs and several trays of appetizers.
![Prepping Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce Prepping Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cilantro-800x533.jpg)
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![Alabama White Sauce Alabama White Sauce](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/white_sauce-800x533.jpg)
We mixed up a batch of jalapeño cilantro sauce, a variation of AmazingRibs.com's Alabama white sauce, and Jeff Phillip's famous barbecue sauce the day before.
![Prepping Kielbasa Prepping Kielbasa](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kielbasa_1-800x533.jpg)
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![Bacon-Wrapped Kielbasa Bacon-Wrapped Kielbasa](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bacon-wrapped_kielbasa-800x533.jpg)
The pig shots were prepared the day before. We sliced kielbasa into small rounds and wrapped them with half slices of bacon, and then secured each one with a toothpick. I cut some of the kielbasa into larger pieces to wrap without stuffing.
Next we stuffed each one with a cream cheese mixture. (You can use a plastic bag with the corner cut off or an icing dispenser.) And finally, sprinkled the tops with barbecue seasoning.
I bought four 14-ounce packages of kielbasa and four pounds of thick-cut bacon. It was enough to make 64 pig shots and 20 bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites. We used 3 jalapeño peppers, 4 boxes of cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon of barbecue rub for the filling.
![Prepping Cream Cheese Mix Prepping Cream Cheese Mix](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cream_cheese_mix-800x533.jpg)
![Jalapeño Jalapeño](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/jalapeno-800x533.jpg)
![Prepping Pig Shots Prepping Pig Shots](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pig_shots_1-800x533.jpg)
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Here they are ready to cook!
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I fire my Meadow Creek tank smoker with 100% hardwood charcoal briquettes, a couple of splits of smoking wood, and a propane torch.
![Prepping Baby Back Ribs Prepping Baby Back Ribs](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ribs_2-800x533.jpg)
![Prepping Baby Back Ribs Prepping Baby Back Ribs](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ribs_1-800x533.jpg)
![Seasoning Baby Back Ribs Seasoning Baby Back Ribs](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ribs_seasoning-800x533.jpg)
To prep the ribs, we simple removed the membrane, trimmed off some excess pieces of meat, and sprinkled them all over with Meadow Creek Brisket Rub.
![Baby Back Ribs on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer Baby Back Ribs on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ribs_meadow_creek_smoker_1-800x533.jpg)
![Baby Back Ribs on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer Baby Back Ribs on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ribs_meadow_creek_smoker_2-800x533.jpg)
![Baby Back Ribs and Pig Shots on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer Baby Back Ribs and Pig Shots on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ribs_pig_shots_smoker-800x533.jpg)
![Baby Back Ribs and Pig Shots on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer Baby Back Ribs and Pig Shots on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ribs_reverse_flow_smoker-800x533.jpg)
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We smoked the ribs for about 3 hours and then wrapped them in foil for a couple of hours or until they were tender and the meat pulled back on the bone. Then we unwrapped them, brushed the top of the rack with Jeff's homemade barbecue sauce, and set them back on the smoker for 30-60 minutes.
![Smoked Baby Back Ribs Smoked Baby Back Ribs](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/smoked_ribs_3-800x533.jpg)
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The ribs were delicious, and in my opinion, beautiful!
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![Firing Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Cooker Firing Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Cooker](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/firing_meadow_creek_bbq42-800x533.jpg)
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We fired the BBQ42 Chicken Cooker on the front of the trailer with 100% hardwood charcoal briquettes and grilled several kinds of sausage links and bone-in chicken thighs.
![Sausages on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Smoker Grate Sausages on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Smoker Grate](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sausage_bbq42_grate-800x533.jpg)
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![Sausages on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Smoker Grate Sausages on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Smoker Grate](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bbq42_sausage_2-800x533.jpg)
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![Sausages on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Smoker Grate Sausages on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Smoker Grate](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/meadow_creek_ts250_smoker_1-800x533.jpg)
After each batch of sausage was grilled, we put it in aluminum pans covered with foil and set the pans in an empty ice chest to keep them hot until serving time.
Then we cooked a full case of bone-in chicken thighs in one batch. After a little trimming of the thighs, they were ready to put on the grill and season.
![Chicken and Sausages Chicken and Sausages](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chicken_sausage-800x533.jpg)
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![Chicken Thighs on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Cooker Chicken Thighs on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Cooker](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bbq42_chicken_thighs-800x533.jpg)
![Grilled Chicken Thighs on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Cooker Grilled Chicken Thighs on Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Cooker](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grilled_chicken_thighs-800x533.jpg)
About an hour later, the thighs were perfectly cooked and ready to serve.
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The lid helps control the airflow and temperature in the grill. It also helps more smoke penetrate the meat.
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![Smoked Pig Shots Smoked Pig Shots](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/smoked_pig_shots-800x533.jpg)
![Warming Box on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer Warming Box on Meadow Creek TS250 Tank Smoker Trailer](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ts250_warming_box-800x533.jpg)
After the pig shots were done, we kept them warm in the warming box.
![Smoked Baby Back Ribs Smoked Baby Back Ribs](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/smoked_ribs-800x533.jpg)
Are you hungry yet?
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![Smoked Baby Back Ribs Smoked Baby Back Ribs](http://www.meadowcreekbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/smoked_ribs_7-800x533.jpg)
These ribs were easy to make, yet fabulous!
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Hi looks good, I have just purchased this year the Big Black with the 42 Chicken cooker. If you have any worth wild tips I’ll take them, especially on maintaining the temp during cooking. What I would like to know is what’s in the pig shots? My email is hrc@hrc.necoxmail.com
Thanks Chris Morin
Chris, the ingredients I used for the pig shots are listed above. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions. As for maintaining the temperature, once you have it dialed in, it’s mostly about adding the right amount of fuel at the right time. When the temperature in the smoker dips about 25 degrees, you can add more wood or charcoal, and you should see it recover.
Compliments from a well smoked veteran BBQ-er! I am impressed. I always enjoy your posts.
Thank you!