How do you make your ribs?

[Steve]

Originally Posted by OLS

Thank goodness I am not alone on that island. I totally understand why an abdominal lining would
creep people out. And honestly, if you had to pin em down on WHY they remove it, they
would say for better smoke penetration, I'd bet.

Some people also say that by leaving it on helps hold in moisture. Usually it depends on how I feel and who I'm cooking for.