For me, the two hours in tightly wrapped foil is too long. As with any rib recipe, you have to start by removing the silverskin that pesky membrane on the back. What it means is three hours of slow cooking your meat on your smoker or grill. Add the ribs then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar and butter. As we discussed in the last post, baby back ribs are much more tender than spare ribs, and they do not need six hours of cook time to ensure a. 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. 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. Ive read that before, i guess my pea brain didnt put together that was the 321 method everyone was talking about. Cook uncovered for 3 hours with smoke, 2 hour wrapped in foil and then 1 hour uncovered again. If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. Jun 26, 2012 the first couple times i did baby back ribs 3 2 1 i used the foil wrap method and it was more trouble than it was worth. 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. You might have heard of the 321 method which is great for cooking full spare ribs, however for baby back ribs or st.
All recipes except perhaps for baking are not set in stone. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. The 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. I personally would recommend taking them to about 160. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. Carefully remove the ribs and wrap in thick tinfoil pour in the other half a glass of wine and seal well. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. Before we dig in, though, its important to have your favorite barbeque sauce and barbeque seasoning nearby. I am testing the 3 2 1 method for smoking baby back ribs today.
Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours. The temperature should be around 225f for the entire cook. I never tried beef ribs any other way but 321 at 225. Just noticed that i said i will have access to a grill or smoker tomorrow. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 321 method is used. 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 321 gets you to. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez. In some versions of the method you finish the ribs by direct grilling over a hot fire. Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc. 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.
The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. The recipe is called 3 2 1, as there are three important steps to learn. The 3 2 1 method for making bbq smoked pork ribs consists of 3 basic steps. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. Two racks of spare ribs will be smoked at the same time, but with two different methods. 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. Dec 15, 2017 for the last food post of 2017 probably, i present one of our favourite new meals from the year spare ribs smoked low n slow in our big green egg. The first couple times i did baby back ribs 321 i used the foil wrap method and it was more trouble than it was worth. For the last food post of 2017 probably, i present one of our favourite new meals from the year spare ribs smoked low n slow in our big green egg. This recipe and video will show you how easy it is. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead.
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. The flavor was amazing but the tenderness of the ribs were on the tough side. Im cooking ribs tomorrow, but will have access to a grill or a smoker. We were attending a new years eve gettogether that evening with some friends and offered to bring some ribs. Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. I adjust my time of the foiling depending how my ribs look after 3. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 321 method.
The first step is to prepare the pork ribs for smoking and smoke in your smoker for 3 hours at 225 to 250 degrees basting as needed to keep them moist. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner. Carefully remove the foil from the ribswatch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce. I love smoking ribs and pork loin but i can never get the st. Which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 3 2 1 method for cooking pork spare ribs. The 321 stands for how many hours you cook each phase. If you have a variation on the 321 method, id love to hear about it. Now i do the smoke in the bradley, then i do 2hours in covered foil pans in a 225 oven with applejuice and cider and maybe some of the rub, then. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method.
In a field as disorderly as barbecue, numbers bring a certain comfort. The 321 refers to the hours for each part of the method. The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn. In my experiences, the ribs fall of the bone and are more like cooking in the crock pot. I used the 321 method and tried to maintain 225 throughout. We can always remember that time is guideline and to cook by temp. Last year, in what turned out to be one of my most visited blog posts to date, i wrote. Louisstyle ribs cut to look like baby backs they dont take quite as long. 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. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. Known as 321 or 321 ribs, because of the hours involved in each step of cooking.
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. At the end of the video we will compare the results. 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. 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 321 method for making bbq smoked pork ribs consists of 3 basic steps. The basic theory of the 321 method is that you smoke for three hours, wrap in foil and cook an additional 2 hours aka the texas crutch, and unfoil. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 3 2 1 method. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time.
Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 3 2 1 method when cooking st. Just like a great steak, this will allow the moisture to redistribute. He uses the 321 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. Foiling meat on a kamado is also sorta unnecessary. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. Plus 321 makes them around fall off the bone, the way i like my ribs. I recommend a sweeter sauce and a spicier rub, though this is entirely up to your interpretation. In this video we are not only explaining the 321 ribs method, but also comparing it to simply putting the ribs on the smoker for the whole smoke.
How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style recipe snapguide. Yesterday i applied the 221 method for smoking two racks of baby backs and in my opinion, although the ribs turned out moist and very juicy, 22. I wanted to see if how i cooked ribs in the past was the way that he did it. Add ribs directly to 225 degree grill and continue to cook for one hour or until barbecue sauce sets. In other words, the ribs smoke for 3 hours, wrap for 2 hours and cooks without smoke for the last hour. Jun 30, 2017 the camp chef woodwind delivers some amazing ribs. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for approximately 2 hours. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 3 2 1 method.
The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours. Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. So you should play with the timing of each step until you find what works for your setup and your taste. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. 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. As with any rib recipe, you have to start by removing the. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at. It is a very interesting read if you like learning how to cook.
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. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 3 2 1 method is used. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. 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. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs.
A super simple method, but some great ribs are created as a result. This is the first time i have foiled pork spare ribs. Rub both sides of slabs with smoky dry rub about 3 to 4. A flavoursome and very enjoyable meal to have with friends and family over the holiday season. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a. I used the 3 2 1 method and tried to maintain 225 throughout. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st. World class baby back ribs from a traeger or louisiana grill. Jan 17, 20 for the 3 2 1 method i recommend using spare ribs. I am testing the 321 method for smoking baby back ribs today. 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. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 221 method, and they come out perfect every single time. Oct 11, 2016 which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs.
You may have heard of the 321 ribs method of smoking or grilling. I put recipe in quotes because cooking ribs is more of a process than a true recipeit may take a few goes to truly learn how your grill cooks and what tweaks you prefer to make the absolute best ribs for your taste. Competition barbecuers sometimes call it the texas crutch. Some questions so hopefully i can get it better next time. Smoking ribs is as easy as 321 the smoke house store. 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. I first encountered the technique researching my book ribs, ribs, outrageous 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. As presented in this video, it will not be my personal method for cooking ribs. 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. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. The 3 2 1 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with.
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 3 2 1 stands for how many hours you cook each phase. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at 120 deg c. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. When you use the 321 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line. Bend tests, pig sweat, even using a toothpick or probe to feel for tenderness will avoid your ribs from overcooking in. Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it off. 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. Which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. I dont care much for cooking at 225 so the 321 method times will not work for me. The 321 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection.
Excellent as written for pork butt, ribs, and brisket. Aug 15, 2016 hi all, i did my second rib cook on saturday. This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 3 2 1 method for cooking ribs. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill. This method is a way to smoke ribs from start to finish. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs.
But i guarantee that if you have never cooked 321 ribs, you are in for an absolute treat. 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. 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. 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.