This recipe and video will show you how easy it is. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st. 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. For a smoking newbie, like myself, it can be overwhelming. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs.
Jan 09, 2017 perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 it was 32f on december 31st here in central new england, and so it seemed as good a day as any for barbecue to me. If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. The 321 method refers to breaking the cooking time into segments, starting with 3 hours on smoke, 2 hours wrapped in foil, and the last hour. The 321 refers to specific cooking times for different stages of the cook. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner. 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. 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. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. I wanted to see if how i cooked ribs in the past was the way that he did it. This is the first time i have foiled pork spare ribs. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time.
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. Used by competition winners, learn how in our guide. The biggest complaint most people have with ribs is that they turn out dry and tough. As presented in this video, it will not be my personal method for cooking ribs.
Smoked baby back ribs using the 321 method smoked meat. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 3 2 1 method is used. Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez. These pork ribs are rubbed with our signature pork and poultry seasoning and smoked for three hours, wrapped with brown sugar and honey for two, and given perfect color with a little traeger bbq glazing. And with shorter cooking times at higher temperatures, i can turn out 12 racks of righteous ribs in about 6.
This juicy method will win over your heart and your stomach. Ribs are my goto when im in the mood for some smoked meat. How to smoke baby back ribs the 321 cooking process. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours. You might have heard of the 321 method which is great for cooking full spare ribs, however for baby back ribs or st. 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. Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. The 321ribs bbq method is easily one of the most popular ways to cook ribs, and in our opinion, its the best. And its just plain easy to get great results every time. Jun 14, 2018 how to smoke baby back ribs with the 321 method.
How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style recipe snapguide. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. My favorite rib recipe, plus 8 tips for righteous ribs. The 321 rib method is an easy way to cook beautifully tender ribs by following three key stages.
However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to. Traegers famous 3 2 1 ribs recipe is so easy and super simple to make. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs.
Add the ribs then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar and butter. Oct 11, 2016 which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. The recipe is called 3 2 1, as there are three important steps to learn. I typically use a simpler method that my family loves, but i think the rubs turn out too mushy so i want to expand my horizons. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1 additional hour. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead. Apr 25, 2017 the 321 method and i are officially parting ways. Sauce the ribs with your favourite bbq sauce and smoke at 225f for a final hour. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs. 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. Im going back to the lessons i learned when testing recipes for the rib book. I am testing the 3 2 1 method for smoking baby back ribs today.
Aug 15, 2016 hi all, i did my second rib cook on saturday. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. 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. This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. I dont care much for cooking at 225 so the 321 method times will not work for me. We were attending a new years eve gettogether that evening with some friends and offered to bring some ribs.
Baby back ribs 2 1 1 method smoking meat forums the. During the last hour of cooking, we will unwrap the ribs, and increase the temperature of the smoker to 250 degrees. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours. Louisstyle ribs cut to look like baby backs they dont take quite as long. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. When smoking ribs, weve come to love the triedandtrue method of 3 2 1. If you are cooking back ribs, you may want to only cook for 1 hour. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. He uses the 3 2 1 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. But what are the actual benefits of the method compared to just smoking your ribs for 6 hour straight. 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. Unlike larger cuts of meat like brisket which i do love you can throw a rack of ribs on the smoker at noon and have them done by dinner time.
Carefully remove the foil from the ribs watch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce. Its ideal for spare ribs, and its the perfect starter recipe for firsttimers or anyone looking for that melt in your mouth rib style. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at 120 deg c. 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. To get started, prep your ribs by patting them dry. 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. This years fourth of july guests are going to be treated to the ribs they remember. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection.
The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn. A super simple method, but some great ribs are created as a result. Ribs dont get much easier or tastier with our top pitmasters take on 3 2 1 ribs. Some questions so hopefully i can get it better next time. The 3 2 1 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with.
Wrapping the ribs in foil during the second cooking time is the trick. Start by smoking your ribs for 3 hours, then cook inside foil for 2 hours and finish by removing. The 321 method of cooking pork spare ribs is something i have. Traegers famous 321 ribs recipe is so easy and super simple to make. I used the 3 2 1 method and tried to maintain 225 throughout. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it. You will want to use a smoker for best results with this recipe. Countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. Last year, in what turned out to be one of my most visited blog posts to date, i wrote. Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for approximately 2 hours. 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. For the lady asking about the cooking temp with then 321 method, smoke 180190 3 hours, foil at 250 for 2 hours, about 375 last hour to set the moisture.
Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. Smoked rib recipe 3 2 1 method home pork smoked rib recipe 3 2 1 method i wish i had a dollar for every smoked rib recipe there are many, many recipes but not all of them are worth their proverbial salt fortunately, i have learned of one recently that i really like and you will too. Foiling meat on a kamado is also sorta unnecessary. The flavor was amazing but the tenderness of the ribs were on the tough side. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill. The 321 method of smoking ribs guarantees tender, falloffthebone ribs. Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. The basic theory of the 3 2 1 method is that you smoke for three hours, wrap in foil and cook an additional 2 hours aka the texas crutch, and unfoil. The 321 method of cooking ribs results in perfectly cooked, tender ribs every time. 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. Carefully remove the ribs and wrap in thick tinfoil pour in the other half a glass of wine and seal well.
Perfect fall off the bone ribs 3 2 1 ribs are a fool proof way to get fall off the bone tender ribs. The 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. Pork ribs on the other hand, are definitely a meat weve had success making at home. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky. A flavoursome and very enjoyable meal to have with friends and family over the holiday season. 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. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven.
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