the ones I cooked were very big bones ,there is a fine line with some things of hitting it rite,tough-tender-tough -dry , chicken that is skinless is tough for me to get like I want it. my masterbuilt works great but I rarely see any beef ribs these days. I love cooking briskets and whole Butts for pulled pork,its very forgiving unless you let the temps climb to high which I have happen with my stick burner and propane smoker a few times over the years.