Armadillo pepper shows you how to smoke baby back ribs using the 221 method. And with shorter cooking times at higher temperatures, i can turn out 12 racks of righteous ribs in about 6. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky. If you are looking for tender, moist, fall all the way off the bone ribs, invest a little more time and try my 3 2 1 ribs recipe. It looks like youre enjoying the bbq brethrens forums but havent created an account yet. Last year, in what turned out to be one of my most visited blog posts to date, i wrote. Im going back to the lessons i learned when testing recipes for the rib book. The 321 approach calls for smoking the ribs for 3 hours, cooking for 2 hours in foil. Place the ribs in the rib and roast rack, bone side down, and cook for one hour. The biggest complaint most people have with ribs is that they turn out dry and tough.
For this recipe i used my horizontal smoker, the chargriller smokin pro and the 211 method for smoking ribs. This not only helps the ribs cook faster, it ensures an even smoke. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. In competition, most cooks do, but it is a pain for very little gain. The ingredients in a baby back rib are typically a mix of sugar, salt, spices, and sometimes dried herbs.
The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. This method is a way to smoke ribs from start to finish. If you cook at even a medium grill, anything from 350 or more, you need to eliminate the sugar. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 3 2 1 method. Two racks of spare ribs will be smoked at the same time, but with two different methods. 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. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method. But not with the 321 ribs method, because you start with a threehour break. Spare ribs 321 method on the gmg daniel boone grill. Foiling meat on a kamado is also sorta unnecessary. A smoking time, a wrapped cooking time, and a basting time. Ive used the 321 method several times and found my mistake the first two times of using this method. As i have said elsewhere, i dont think it is worth wrapping ribs in foil for home cooking. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs.
This is a foolproof method to cook the most tender, perfectly cooked smoked ribs. A dry rub is great for larger pieces of meat like baby back ribsand also brisket, steaks, and pork shoulder. The 321 approach calls for smoking the ribs for 3 hours, cooking for 2 hours in foil, then unwrapped for 1 hour. Place ribs boneside down in smoker at 225 f 110 c and cook for three hours. The 321 process prep the ribs by removing the membranes and applying your rib rub.
Quickly remove the ribs from the smoker or grill and replace the lid to. At the end of the video we will compare the results. The popular 3 2 1 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. And it cooks them too quickly to break down the meat and make it tender. 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. 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. In its simpler form, youre breaking the cooking time into 3 easy time blocks. You might of heard of the 3 2 1 method which is good for cooking spare ribs, they take a bit longer to cook, however for baby back ribs we only need the 211 method. Aug 15, 2016 hi all, i did my second rib cook on saturday. The 321 smoked rib recipe is a good way to smoke ribs and tends to turn out perfect ribs every time whether you are using the meatier spares or the baby backs. The 321 is referencing the number of hours for each stage of cooking. 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.
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. Ribs and 221 smoking meat forums the best barbecue. While the recipe calls for a few herbs and spices, the method is straightforward and easy, and the cook time is about the fastest youll find for. How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style recipe snapguide. Aug 22, 2015 321 spare ribs method explained call me a fool when i first heard of such insane method. Here is the scoop the 3 stands for the 3 hours that you initially smoke the ribs with nothing but your favorite rub on them and your favorite hardwood such as hickory, mesquite, apple, pecan, etc. The 321 refers to the hours for each part of the method. This not only helps the ribs cook faster, it ensures an even smoke ring, and more tender meat. 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. After unwrapping the ribs from the foil, one rack was really difficult to pick up due to hit had already started falling off the bone. These ribs will fall off the bone, but they also have a little bit of a crunchy chew on the exterior from the caramelized sugars in the rub, braising liquid, and sauce. Essential tools for this recipe spray bottle to spritz the ribs. Ive played with cooking ribs at all kinds of temps, wrapping, not wrapping, etc. The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn.
The flavor was amazing but the tenderness of the ribs were on the tough side. Remove the membrane from the ribs and apply seasoning to both sides. Apply your spice rubmarinade or whatever you normally do for the bbq. 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. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at. Jan 20, 2015 the popular 3 2 1 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. After cooking my ribs, i found that they were not as tender.
Overall the cook was good, but i like my ribs a little firmer, thankfully my friends who were over for some football love fall off the bone ribs and thought they were. 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. I serve these short ribs over a bed of pureed potatoes and parsnips, and theyve been a huge hit every time. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Our famously easy 3 2 1 ribs recipe will make your rib game the envy of the neighborhood. You can quit adding wood for smoke after the first 6090 minutes. My family, and lot of nonsmokers i know, love fall off the bone slcs where you take one bite resulting in a. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 3 2 1 method. As presented in this video, it will not be my personal method for cooking ribs. If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time.
This super simple recipe takes all the confusion out of making ribs without sacrificing any flavor. The 3 2 1 method for spareribs suggests that you barbecue the ribs for 3 hours, then wrap in foil usually with some sweet liquid added and cook for 2 more hours, then remove the ribs from the foil and cook 1 more hour until almost falloffthebone tender. Remove and wrap in two layers of tin foil, if youre adding juice pour 14 cup in before putting the ribs in boneside down. The 211 method works well for bb but if they are really small ribs then an hour in the foil might be too much time.
For a smoking newbie, like myself, it can be overwhelming. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. Today, im showing you an amazing method for smoking ribs. Ribs on the grill, ready in under 4 hours hey grill, hey. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. Cook uncovered for 3 hours with smoke, 2 hour wrapped in foil and then 1 hour uncovered again.
Sauce the ribs with your favourite bbq sauce and smoke at 225f for a final hour. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 3 2 1 method when cooking st. Youll want to prepare your ribs by removing the membrane, coating with yellow mustard and rubbing with the homemade dry rub. You do need to cook ribs with a temperature probe attached. Using the popular 321 method for smoking ribs is incredibly easy. In other words, the ribs smoke for 3 hours, wrap for 2 hours and cooks without smoke for the last hour. The 3 2 1 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. Next, you are going to remove the ribs from the smoker and wrap them in foil with a couple tablespoons of apple juice. 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. As your browse around the web, you will find many variations on 3 2 1 ribs.
The 321ribs bbq method is easily one of the most popular ways to cook ribs, and in our opinion, its the best. This is the first time i have foiled pork spare ribs. Sprinkle generously with rub, then smoke for 3 hours. Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky chef. Which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 3 2 1 method for cooking pork spare ribs. I think you should try it out, but keep track of the internal temp just incase they cook faster than expected. Check out the 321 method to smoke ribs in an electric smoker. However, they will cook faster so lower the oven temperature to the 250 range. A super simple method, but some great ribs are created as a result. If this were a traditional cooking method, you would babysit your ribs and fire tend for the next six hours. The 321 method is a process the involves smoking the ribs for three hours. Just like a great steak, this will allow the moisture to redistribute.
I dont care much for cooking at 225 so the 321 method times will not work for me. Louis cut spare rib will tend to be meatier and flatter than baby backs as they come from the belly area of the pig versus just off the spine. It is a very interesting read if you like learning how to cook. Mar 11, 2020 due to the sugar content, this is a low and slow cooking rub. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven.
An alternative to the 321 method for grilling ribs ingredients. Smoked spare ribs are king where flavor is concerned however, if you take the time to trim them up and remove some of the extra fat before cooking them, a great experience becomes an even better experience. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 221 method, and they come out perfect every single time. 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.
Of course you should make your own rub and sauce, but using something prepackaged is part of what makes this so quick and easy. For the lady asking about the cooking temp with then 3 2 1 method, smoke 180190 3 hours, foil at 250 for 2 hours, about 375 last hour to set the moisture. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. Carefully remove the ribs and wrap in thick tinfoil pour in the other half a glass of wine and seal well. If youre fairly new to torrents, you might already know how to find torrent files, download them, and load them into utorrent, but if your knowledge ends there, download speeds probably seem pretty slow to. Pg500 fast eddys competition ribs featuring diva q. An alternative to the 321 method for smoking ribs barbecuebible.
We were attending a new years eve gettogether that evening with some friends and offered to bring some ribs. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner. When cooking ribs, do you boil the ribs first or not. 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. 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. If you must wrap, many websites tout the 3 2 1 method. This recipe and video will show you how easy it is. If the ribs are to tender and fall apart you can cut back the 2nd number 15 minutes at a time till you get the consistancy you want. Smoked baby back ribs 211 method average joe cooking. I love smoking ribs and pork loin but i can never get the st. This is also when you would sauce the ribs if you are going to put sauce on them during the cooking process. I wanted to see if how i cooked ribs in the past was the way that he did it.
I plan on doing a few racks this coming weekend and while my ribs turn out pretty good i am always looking to experiment and learn more. 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. Getting those perfectly smoked ribs can be difficult, especially if you are brand new to the world of smoking foods. And its true that torrenting has gotten a very bad reputation in the public mind, with the assumption being that downloading any torrent. When smoking spareribs and doing the 3 2 1 method, after the 3hr initial smoke, do i keep actual smoke going for the 2hr foil and 1 hr firming period or just heat and only smoke the 1st 3 hrs i know many of you will have different opinions, so would like to weigh my options and pick the best answer that suits me. Some questions so hopefully i can get it better next time. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. The 321 method for perfect barbecue pork ribs the spruce. Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez. 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. Rub each rack with about 23 teaspoons of your favorite rib rub. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years, it revealed a horrific sight. If you know how to smoke pork ribs, then all you need to know about the 3 2 1 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 3 2 1 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. For 1 or 2 smaller racks, a 221 method might work better. This years fourth of july guests are going to be treated to the ribs they remember. This recipe and cooking time is for one 1 pound slab of baby back ribs. The 321 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy, fall off the bone tenderness every time. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. Remove ribs from the smoker and wrap tightly in aluminum foil to form an airtight seal. This involves three steps that we outline in the video. This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak.
My favorite rib recipe, plus 8 tips for righteous ribs. The 3 2 1 method of barbecuing ribs 3 hours of smoke, 2 hours wrapped tightly in foil, and 1 hour saucedhas become very popular among competition barbecuers and home cooks alike, especially those who prefer their ribs falloffthebone tender. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it. After about 6 hours of smoking, youll have tender, falloffthebone ribs. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs.
The time can be cut down by one hour on the intial cook time 221 if you dont the ribs will litteraly fall apart on the 3 2 1 method. 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. I set up the uds with lump, hickory, and cherry wood and got the heat settled in at 250 degrees. Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. 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. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours.
If you are cooking back ribs, you may want to only cook for 1 hour. 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. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead. Perfect fall off the bone ribs 3 2 1 ribs are a fool proof way to get fall off the bone tender ribs. How about some smoked baby back ribs if you like your ribs tender and sticky then this is the recipe for you. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 3 2 1 method is used. For most cooking methods, dry rubbing the ribs beforehand can give them a big flavor boost. Spare ribs 3 2 1 method on the gmg daniel boone grill posted on september 1, 2018 february 4, 2020 by wiley we will be doing this cook on the daniel boone grill from green mountain grills. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. The sugar retains moisture and will affect the storage. And if you serve ribs cooked by the 321 method, 95 percent of the. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill.
However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. Louis style ribs and prep them with yellow mustard. Baby backs have less meat and generally cook faster than spares. Pair the 3 2 1 ribs with one of these great dishes.
This is when the meat is absorbing most of that delectable smoke flavor you crave. The 321 method is a process the involves smoking the ribs for three hours, wrapping them in foil and braising for two hours, and the smoking unwrapped for one hour. An alternative to the 321 method for grilling ribs grillinfools. The popular 321 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. Cooking them in the smoker using the 3 2 1 method will create smoked ribs that are just the right amount of tender just the way most of us like them. 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. I used the 3 2 1 method and tried to maintain 225 throughout. I find 3 2 1 ribs to work really well on spare ribs. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone.
If you say the word torrent to many computer users, the immediate association is pirating. It is the simplest method to get the most tender ribs when smoking pork ribs. Ive read that before, i guess my pea brain didnt put together that was the 3 2 1 method everyone was talking about. I completely agree with everything with the exception of 3 hours if youre only smoking a rack or two. But steven raichlen questions whether it also takes away some of the bbq flavor. Apr 25, 2017 the 321 method and i are officially parting ways. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at 120 deg c. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 3 2 1 method. Download and watch all seasons and episodes of 24 tv series.
In essence, the 321 method specifically applies to spare ribs the same methodology can be applied to baby. Bend tests, pig sweat, even using a toothpick or probe to feel for tenderness will avoid your ribs from overcooking in. I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. Why not take a minute to register for your own free account now. Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. He uses the 3 2 1 method to cook his ribs just like i have done.
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