1 The dependent variable would be the amount of liquid absorbed by a paper towel. 2  In an experiment to determine how far people can see into the infrared part of the spectrum, the wavelength of light is the independent variable and whether the light is observed (the response) is the dependent variable.
2. Cook the ribs slowly for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, over medium heat (325Â° to 350Â°) and over a drip pan half filled with water. Long, slow cooking makes for moist and tender ribs with a crisp crust. If in the first 30 minutes the ribs are browning too quickly, shut the grill vents. 3. Determining when pork ribs are done is a little tricky, but after 1-1/2 to 2 hours, you can be virtually certain that the ribs are fully cooked.
How to Cook Pork Ribs Using the Low and Slow Method. Start the charcoal 30 minutes prior to cooking. Prepare the grill for indirect grilling. Youâre aiming for a temperature of 225 to 250-degrees F. Place ribs bone side down on the grill grate or use a rib rack if youâre cooking several racks of ribs. If using a rib rack, place the meat side of the ribs facing the fire. Add the smoking chips and cover the grill. On average, baby back ribs will take about 4 hours while spare ribs need about 5. At the outset, your main goal is to watch and adjust the temperature. The heat will have a tendency to climb up to the 300-degree F range rather quickly.