If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. One thing that you dont get with this method is the smoky. Thats what i would do at least, because if you dont get to know me but you still use my recipe it is kind of like taking candy from a stranger, and your mom taught you not to do that. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it off.
For real beginners, i want to add on hamburgers how to grill a hamburger a beginner tutorial along with chicken breasts how to. Which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 3 2 1 method for cooking pork spare ribs. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. The ultimate smoky, sweet ribs sweet smokey ribs the oven cheat method memphis native and test kitchen veteran pam lolley was the victor in our test kitchen ribs smackdown.
Apr 29, 2019 however, the best way to use a dry rub for ribs is to coat the ribs with the seasoning the day prior and let the flavor sink into the meat overnight. Simplifying your search will return more results from the database. You may have heard of the 3 2 1 method as the perfect way to smoke ribs. The 3 2 1 method so named for the three sets of cooking times for smoking ribs nearly guarantees tender, falloffthebone ribs without a lot of extra effort. If this were a traditional cooking method, you would babysit your ribs and fire tend for the next six hours. Our 3 2 1 baby back ribs recipe is just what you need. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. Jan 20, 2015 the popular 3 2 1 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. At the end of the video we will compare the results.
Wet ribs, dry ribs, sauce on the side, no sauce, smoke, foiled. Baby back ribs using the 221 method qview smoking meat. Place the ribs on the grill meat side up and smoke the ribs for 3 hours. In essence, the 3 2 1 method specifically applies to spare ribs the same methodology can be applied to baby back ribs using a 221 method. When you use the 3 2 1 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line. Combine the chili, paprika, brown sugar, sea salt, and garlic salt, then combine well.
Cracks should begin to appear on the surface of the meat between the bones. First, racks are big, which means that woks and most other cookware one might use for this method wont work. However, it has also stirred controversy in the bbq community due to differing opinions and variations of the method, so we decided to set things straight and show you how to cook ribs. These ribs are cooked using the 3,2,1 method and bbq sauce added at the. The 321 approach calls for smoking the ribs for 3 hours, cooking for 2 hours in. Since ribs come in so many different weights and thicknesses, knowing when they are done is an inexact science but here are some. Its a great method one ive had lots of success with in the pastbut i ran into some problems trying to make it work with rib racks. Also, do not use this technique on country ribs or beef ribs, it doesnt work as well because the country ribs are too lean and the cook times along with the. I know this because the grilling enthusiast i live with is pretty passionate about smoking ribs. Ideally, you will smoke or slow roast your ribs using the 321 technique. I thought about using the store bought bbq sauce in our fridge, but i just couldnt do it. Perfect fall off the bone ribs 3 2 1 ribs are a fool proof way to get fall off the bone tender ribs. All you need to follow this method is a big sheet of aluminum foil and lots of time. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Pair the 3 2 1 ribs with one of these great dishes. The 321 method for spare ribs is the most commonly used preparation method for ribs. Smoking ribs is an art form and the best rib smoker will tell you that there is not a better meal to be had. Shake your ribs dry and discard the pineapple juice. Getting those perfect, smoked ribs can be difficult, especially if youre brand new to grilling. We found a 3lb rack of ribs was perfectly done using the 3 2 1 cooking method. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky.
Smoke as normal for 3 hours, followed by 2 hours cooking wrapped in foil, and finally 1 more hour unwrapped and finish with bbq sauce andor on direct flame for appearance. Place in a cooler if leaving for more than 20 minutes. Bend tests, pig sweat, even using a toothpick or probe to feel for tenderness will avoid your ribs from overcooking in foil when you cant see them. Ive used the britu recipe a few times and had great success. Heres the real barbecue ribs recipe, good enough to bring home a trophy in a cookoff. Every hour spray the ribs with water, vinegar or apple juice which will help the meat absorb. If so, how long did you smoke it during the first part, the foil part and the last part. The 3 2 1 ribs bbq method is easily one of the most popular ways to cook ribs, and in our opinion, its the best. After their hour on the grill, turn everything off, slice your ribs, and enjoy.
The lack of outdoor space for a grill at my apartment led me to pass up a good many recipes for barbecued ribs over the years. For a smoking newbie, like myself, it can be overwhelming. I introduced the simple 123 method of preparing meat to the world in 2002. You simply smoke for 3 hours, wrap in foil and smoke for 2 hours, then finally unwrap and smoke for 1 hour. In other words, the ribs smoke for 3 hours, wrap for 2 hours and cooks without smoke for the last hour. But not with the 321 ribs method, because you start with a threehour break. And if you serve ribs cooked by the 321 method, 95 percent of the people who taste them will react with delight and will declare you a genius. The black peppercorn food blog easy recipes for spicing. It is a very interesting read if you like learning how to cook. Bend tests, pig sweat, even using a toothpick or probe to feel for tenderness will avoid your ribs from overcooking in. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time.
In this guide we break down the technique and cooking methods you need to master. Sprinkle the rub evenly over the ribs then leave to sit, for 10 minutes to 2 hours. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. Today, im showing you an amazing method for smoking ribs.
If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead. The 321 method is a popular way to cook ribs because it makes it hard for. Second, brisket how to cook a brisket on a gas grill. It basically is the amount of time you spend on each step. Why not take a minute to register for your own free account now. If the middle of the rainbow bends and the bark of the ribs cracks, your ribs are. This process is a great, unkept secret for tender and juicy barbecued spare ribs.
Two hours in foil or butcher paper is far too long and can make the meat mushy. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. In this video we are not only explaining the 3 2 1 ribs method, but also comparing it to simply putting the ribs on the smoker for the whole smoke. Oct 11, 2016 which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. Side ribs need the 2 hours, but i have found that back ribs turn out just as well cooking for just 1 hour in this second step. If you are new to the barbecue rib scene, it can seem daunting to find a method that works consistently. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. How to grill baby back ribs on a gas grill 101 cooking.
I have a trusty mini cookbook that came with my smoker, and it has a recipe called 3 2 1 ribs, and it piqued my interest. Today on recipe friday i thought i would share my favorite method for making tender, moist ribs. There are three recipes i consider the holy grail of grilling. How to make the best bbq ribs you ever tasted on a bbq the. Next, you are going to remove the ribs from the smoker and wrap them in foil with a couple tablespoons of apple juice.
How to make ovenbaked pork ribs that taste like smoky. The 321 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. Ribs are done grilling if you lift them with tongs and bounce them back onto the rack and they form a crack on the surface. Put the ribs back in the smoker for another one 1 hour. How to cook spare ribs 321 method big green egg youtube. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it. And if you serve ribs cooked by the 321 method, 95 percent of the. Bring to a boil stir then reduce heat to simmer make sure to stir every couple minutes the sugar will make it sticky if you dont. Plus 3 2 1 makes them around fall off the bone, the way i like my ribs. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. The trick is to get them extremely tender without drying them out and there is a method that we use to make that happen.
Every piece of meat is different, and may finish at different times. A lot of bbq enthusiasts swear by a 321 method for smoking ribs 3 hours of. Two racks of spare ribs will be smoked at the same time, but with two different methods. Im going to use my basic rib rub, but what temp and how long. Last year, in what turned out to be one of my most visited blog posts to date, i wrote. Cook uncovered for 3 hours with smoke, 2 hour wrapped in foil and then 1 hour uncovered again. The 321 refers to the hours for each part of the method. I surprised my husband with a camp chef woodwind pellet grill for fathers day and this was the first recipe that we made on the smoker and they turned out perfect. But steven raichlen questions whether it also takes away some of the bbq flavor. Dredge the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce and make sure that there is some left for the final baste. This time i wanted to try using the a 3 2 1 method. How to smoke ribs in an electric smoker smoked ribs.
The meat was falling off the bone which is what most people want but for me that was the ribs being slightly overdone. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs. Apply your spice rubmarinade or whatever you normally do for the bbq. And third, pulled pork from butt pulled pork on a gas grill not that hard. What it means is three hours of slow cooking your meat on your smoker or grill. If you are cooking back ribs, you may want to only cook for 1 hour. Ribs cant take any more smoke after 3 hours anyway. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce 1 rinse slabs, and pat dry. A small crack means you could let them cook a little longer, but a large, deep. If you are cooking pork ribs past the temperature of doneness, how do you know when.
This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. He uses the 3 2 1 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. In essence, the 321 method specifically applies to spare ribs the same methodology can be applied to baby. Its best if you avoid using common keywords when searching for make the cut 3. Oct 01, 2003 in her latest installment of the 123 cooking series, gold, columnist for bon appetit, shares her simple yet effective recipes for cooking delicious cuisine without the bother of having to amass a plethora of ingredients. Add ribs directly to 225 degree grill and continue to cook for one hour or until barbecue sauce sets. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. Baste the ribs with the preserves we used salted caramel peach preserves then wrap tightly in foil you do not want any gaps in the wrap or you will steam the ribs. The 3 2 1 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy, fall off the bone tenderness every time.
The 321 method for perfect barbecue pork ribs the spruce. The biggest complaint most people have with ribs is that they turn out dry and tough. I wanted to see if how i cooked ribs in the past was the way that he did it. The 3 2 1 rib method is based on smoking ribs at a certain temperature for 3 hours, wrapping with liquid for 2 hours, and saucing for the final 1 hour.
This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. There are endless varieties of secret techniques and cooking methods when it comes to smoking ribs. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. If you know how to smoke pork ribs, then all you need to know about the 321 method is that you smoke as normal for 3 hours, followed by 2 hours cooking wrapped in foil, and finally 1 more hour unwrapped. The texas crutch is it is baked into a popular technique called the 3 2 1 method which i do not recommend. In some areas of the country they cut down bone in butt and sale as country style ribs, cook accordingly. And if you serve ribs cooked by the 3 2 1 method, 95 percent of the people who taste them will react with delight and will declare you a genius. Place a pan of water on top of the grill to keep the air moist so that it does not dry out the ribs.
I love mediumrare beef, but i would think since there is a huge amount of fat on the ribs, it would be better to be more well done, like 3 2 1 gets you to. It is the simplest method to get the most tender ribs when smoking pork ribs. The glaze should be set and slightly sticky to the touch. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. As a member you get free access to all of our forums and posts plus the ability to post your own messages, communicate directly with other members, and much more. They dont fall right off of the bone, they have a little bit of a chew to them like real ribs should. After 3 hours, spread glaze over the ribs and cover them in aluminum foil and continue smoking for another 2 hours. The 321 approach calls for smoking the ribs for 3 hours, cooking for 2 hours in foil, then unwrapped for 1 hour. Smoking ribs is a true labor of love, but with some common knowledge and easytofollow steps, you too can create mouthwatering, succulent and flavorful smoked baby back ribs. Place the ribs on the smoker and smoke for 3 hours. An alternative to the 321 method for smoking ribs barbecuebible. The popular 321 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. May 16, 2015 aaron talks a lot about the science of smoking meats and this book is more a how to smoke meat right and not just a recipe book. Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc.
I will show you how in this issue complete with plenty of pictures to show you how its done. Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. When you want smoky grilled flavor, make your baby back ribs in the oven and finish them on the grill. In fact, many readers have done exactly that with this ribs recipe. The direct heat will burn your sauce very quickly and youll have black, nottasty ribs. I never tried beef ribs any other way but 3 2 1 at 225. How to smoke ribs in an electric smoker smoked ribs, smoked. Be sure to lather it up with the homemade bbq sauce. Folks, these ribs are just perfect, cooked using the 221 method, and come off the smoker just right. Please note this cooking method and the recipes are from s bbq newsletter. You can get as high 250 and as low as 200 without having to deviate.
A quick 15 minutes on the grill is all it takes for crispy on the outside, tender on the inside baby back ribs. Heres the real barbecue ribs recipe, good enough to bring home a trophy. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven. May 01, 2017 getting those perfectly smoked ribs can be difficult, especially if you are brand new to the world of smoking foods. The 321 is referencing the number of hours for each stage of cooking. Aug 22, 2015 321 spare ribs method explained call me a fool when i first heard of such insane method. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method. Davids 6 steps to smoked baby back ribs the mountain. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs. The baby back ribs are ready when you can pick them up with tongs, give them a slight bounce and see a large crack on the surface of the meat.
This makes it so simple and quick to get the brisket ready fo cooking. There are crack groups who work together in order to crack software, games, etc. Louis style pork ribs, or a more meaty baby back rib rub, the method is the same with any cut of ribs. If the surface cracks as in the picture above, it is ready. Sauce the ribs with your favourite bbq sauce and smoke at 225f for a final hour. Weber kettle bbq low and slow tips and tricks by bbq bob. Apr 11, 2011 hey guys, im wanting to try country style ribs in the smoker but not sure if theyll turn out. There are several techniques to tell when your ribs are ready. It stands for time periods in relation to each other. The 3 2 1 rib method is based on smoking ribs at a certain temperature for 3 hours, wrapping with liquid for. The 321 method of cooking ribs results in perfectly cooked, tender ribs.
It is really that simple and the smoking temperature throughout pretty much stays the same. It looks like youre enjoying the bbq brethrens forums but havent created an account yet. Set your egg to 110c, normally this is draft door open 12 cm and top vent with the tiniest of cracks. Smoke meals bbq recipes recipes smoked food recipes green eggs cooking recipes food big green egg bbq egg styles. How to make the best bbq ribs you ever tasted on a bbq.
Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. These 3 2 1 ribs can stand alone, but if you are looking to pair it with something to offer a huge table spread, please check out some of our other favorite recipes like beer can chicken, cast iron grilled chicken, smoked turkey breast, and our grilled bbq pizza. Finally, remove the foil and cook for 1 hour, spreading more glaze over the top. May 30, 2012 the 321 rule is a simple easy to remember rule for great bbq pork ribs. Then, two hours wrapped in foil with some liquid usually apple juice or apple cider but ill give you my recipe for something much better, and then one hour with bbq sauce after the ribs have been removed from the tinfoil to firm up the ribs in the end. How to prepare and cook barbecue pork ribs smoked bbq source. The texas crutch is it is baked into a popular technique called the 321 method which i do. Lay the ribs on a sheet of foil and slather both sides wth bbq sauce or whatever you like to slather with mustardbbq sauce etc.
This is when the meat is absorbing most of that delectable smoke flavor you crave. Traeger recipes, smoked ribs, food, pellet grill recipes, rib recipes. This method is a way to smoke ribs from start to finish. Yesterday i applied the 2 2 1 method for smoking two racks of baby backs and in my opinion, although the ribs turned out moist and very juicy, 2 2. Why this is the only smoked rib recipe you need to try. Place the ribs in the rib and roast rack, bone side down, and cook for one hour. Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. Check out the 3 2 1 method to smoke ribs in an electric smoker.
Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. Btw, 3 2 1 is a guideline for spares to use, until you learn to judge by sight and feel, and it will wrech a rack of babybacks. Countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. Get a head start by baking them the day before and refrigerating overnight. The popular 3 2 1 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn. Call me a fool when i first heard of such insane method. The everpopular 3 2 1 method of smoking ribs really works great and is pretty much full proof. You need something bigger, like a large roasting pan. Simplifying your search query should return more download results. You may have heard of the 321 ribs method of smoking or grilling.