This process is a great, unkept secret for tender and juicy barbecued spare ribs. Place the ribs on a cooking sheet and spread a light coating of mustard over both side of the ribs. Wrapping the ribs in foil during the second cooking time is the trick. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. Prepare your ribs by applying your preferred dry rub before placing them on the grill grates. Baby racks are generally 211 or so sometimes longer.
The 321 method specifically applies to spare ribs the same effect can be achieved with babyback ribs using a 221 method. 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. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. Using the popular 321 method for smoking ribs is incredibly easy. Add the ribs flesh side down, then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar, and butter. Im cooking ribs tomorrow, but will have access to a grill or a smoker. Next, you are going to remove the ribs from the smoker and wrap them in foil with a couple tablespoons of apple juice. Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 3 2 1 method. Smoking ribs is as easy as 321hearty and summery, ribs have become as integral a part of the american lexicon as apple pie, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs.
Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at 120 deg c. I recommend a sweeter sauce and a spicier rub, though this is entirely up to your interpretation. Traegers famous 321 ribs recipe is so easy and super simple to make. I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. 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. Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for approximately 2 hours. I thought about using the store bought bbq sauce in our fridge, but i just couldnt do it. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 321 method. Carefully remove the foil from the ribswatch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce.
Once smoke from the chips began to flow freely from the top vent of the grill, it was time to start cooking. Put the ribs back in the smoker for another one 1 hour. Dec 22, 2015 smoking ribs is as easy as 321hearty and summery, ribs have become as integral a part of the american lexicon as apple pie, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead. The 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 321 method for cooking ribs. Baby back ribs cooked, er, uh smoked via the 221 method that is, slow style, mouth watering, sauce dripping, falling off the bone succulent baby back ribs. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours. Third number is the number of hours ribs are cooked back on the racks out of the foil to firm them up a bit. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase.
Louis style ribs benefit most from the 3 2 1 method. I set up the uds with lump, hickory, and cherry wood and got the heat settled in at 250 degrees. I smoke at 180 degrees for those first 3 hours, turn to 250 for the 1. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 221 method, and they come out perfect every single time. We had the videos when my sons were little, and they are teenagers now and requested the dvds to watch again. My family, and lot of nonsmokers i know, love fall off the bone slcs where you take one bite resulting in a mouthful of meat and a bone in your hand. Ich nutze sehr gerne produkte aus dem hause smokewood.
The temperature should be at 225 for the entire cooking time. Last couple of times i tried 321at 250 they came out way too tender. Add ribs directly to 225 degree grill and continue to cook for one hour or until barbecue sauce sets. Last couple of times i tried 3 2 1at 250 they came out way too tender. This involves three steps that we outline in the video. If using baby back ribs, cut the smoking time down to 2 hours. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1 additional hour. Place the ribs on the smoker and smoke for 3 hours. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. Oct 11, 2016 if you are unfamiliar with it, the 321 approach calls for smoking the ribs for 3 hours, cooking for 2 hours tightly wrapped in foil, and unwrapping for the final hour for a total of 6 hours. I love smoking ribs and pork loin but i can never get the st. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. The 321 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy, fall off the bone tenderness every time. Jan 20, 2015 of course, the 3 hours of smoking spice crusted ribs puts plenty of flavor in, and the last hour spent cooking the ribs at a higher temperatureunwrapped and saucedis designed to apply a sweetsavory glaze to the surface.
The popular 321 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. Place saran wrap over the ribs and place in the refrigerator for 46 hours. If you are unfamiliar with it, the 321 approach calls for smoking the ribs for 3 hours, cooking for 2 hours tightly wrapped in foil, and unwrapping for the final hour for a total of 6 hours. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. Start with the best spare ribs you can buy, preferably heritage breed and never frozen. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method. The world water visions subtitle, making water everybodys business, sums. This means that the ribs are smoked for 3 hoursthen wrapped in foil with liquid for 2 hoursthen put back in the smoker for 1 more hour. This video defines the process of smoking pork ribs using the 321 method of smoking. But steven raichlen questions whether it also takes away some of the bbq flavor. Before we dig in, though, its important to have your favorite barbeque sauce and barbeque seasoning nearby. The 321 method of smoking ribs guarantees tender, falloffthebone ribs. Ribs and 221 smoking meat forums the best barbecue. Louis style, i went for 200225 for approx 5 hours until they passed the bend test.
Shake your ribs dry and discard the pineapple juice. Once you get the 3 2 1 and the 2 1 1 down, then try the 600 or 400 method i. Carefully remove the ribs and wrap in thick tinfoil pour in the other half a glass of wine and seal well. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the bbq sauce. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method. Next, i unwrapped the ribs and got them out to go onto the grill.
These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs. Ive played with cooking ribs at all kinds of temps, wrapping, not wrapping, etc. Were going to share a tried and true, full proof method, for the perfect smoked ribs. Ive used the 321 method numerous times and have gotten great results. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs. In which you smoke for 3 hours, cook in foil for 2 and smoke for 1 last hour to tighten the meat and set the.
This is when the meat is absorbing most of that delectable smoke flavor you crave. Cook up ribs this weekend with recipes from food network. Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc. Jan 09, 2017 next, i unwrapped the ribs and got them out to go onto the grill. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st.
Start by smoking your ribs for 3 hours, then cook inside foil for 2 hours and finish by. Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. Enjoy a rack of ribs, braised or barbecued, straight off the bone. Hold the bootle of rub 6 8 inches above the meat when applying the rub. I put the ribs on the grill, boneside down, in the middle of the grate with an aluminum pan filled about with water below them. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 3 2 1 method. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. Ive used the 3 2 1 method numerous times and have gotten great results. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Once you get the 321 and the 211 down, then try the 600 or 400 method i. Last month i learned a few things from the folks at the cbbqa bbq university and the 321 method.
The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn. I think the issue youre having is overcooking them. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. Btw, 321 is a guideline for spares to use, until you learn to judge by sight and feel, and it will wrech a rack of babybacks. This is also when you would sauce the ribs if you are going to put sauce on them during the cooking process.
Known as the 321 or in this case 211 method, it is one of the best ways to create tender ribs without drying them out. Simmer, covered, 1 hour or until ribs are very tender, stirring once or twice. May 16, 2015 place the ribs on a cooking sheet and spread a light coating of mustard over both side of the ribs. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. Smoking ribs is as easy as 321 the smoke house store. I recommend a sweeter sauce and a spicier rub, though this is entirely up to your. Lets start by preparing the ribs with the dry rub ingredients listed above. Jun 30, 2017 the camp chef woodwind delivers some amazing ribs. Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. The simplest way to get tender ribs when smoking pork ribs is by using the 321 method.
Of course, the 3 hours of smoking spice crusted ribs puts plenty of flavor in, and the last hour spent cooking the ribs at a higher temperatureunwrapped and saucedis designed to apply a sweetsavory glaze to the surface. Ribs on the other hand can be so tender, that they fall off the bone or so dry and tough that they arent worth the mess on your fingers. Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker to cook for an additional 2 hours. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. 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. 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. The 321 refers to the hours for each part of the method. Jul 11, 2017 sure anyone can grill a hot dog or hamburger, even cook a decent steak. Louis style ribs and prep them with yellow mustard. In some versions of the method you finish the ribs by direct grilling over a hot fire. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 321 method.
Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs. Smoked baby back ribs just gets my mouth watering saying it. In a joint contribution to the wssd preparatory process on linking poverty and. 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.
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 321 stands for how many hours you cook each phase. As with any rib recipe, you have to start by removing the silverskin that pesky membrane on the back. Cook uncovered for 3 hours with smoke, 2 hour wrapped in foil and then 1 hour uncovered again. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky chef. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours.
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. This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. I thought about using the store bought bbq sauce in our fridge, but i. Personally im not a fan of the 321 method but it definitely works.
Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for. Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. Plus, at the end of this recipe, ill share how to cook these baby back ribs. Spread an even coating of rub over both side of 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. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. The temperature should be around 225f for the entire cook. Jun 26, 2012 keep in mind the 3 2 1 is generally for spareribs. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. But for this batch of ribs i decided to try going with direct heat and rely on a foiled cooking technique that i typically use for spare ribs to give me equally tender ribs in less time. Baby racks are generally 2 1 1 or so sometimes longer. Just like a great steak, this will allow the moisture to redistribute. Apply your spice rubmarinade or whatever you normally do for the bbq.
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