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When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. You may have heard of the 321 ribs method of smoking or grilling. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. I first encountered the technique researching my book ribs, ribs, outrageous ribs. A super simple method, but some great ribs are created as a result. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky. Adding liquid in a 211 method is not necessary, but i like adding a little apple juice. Carefully remove the ribs and wrap in thick tinfoil pour in the other half a glass of wine and seal well. 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. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. 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.

Ribs are my goto when im in the mood for some smoked meat. It creates ribs that are so tender that you can pull the meat off the bone with your fingers. 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. An alternative to the 321 method for smoking ribs barbecuebible. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at.

This is also when you would sauce the ribs if you are going to put sauce on them during the cooking process. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill. This super simple recipe takes all the confusion out of making ribs without sacrificing any flavor. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner. The 3 2 1 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. 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. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at 120 deg c. Which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. Third number is the number of hours ribs are cooked back on the racks out of the foil to firm them up a bit. Adding liquid in a 2 1 1 method is not necessary, but i like adding a little apple juice. Competition barbecuers sometimes call it the texas crutch. The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn.

Jun 14, 2018 how to smoke baby back ribs with the 321 method. This method traditionally involves some fairly strict guidelines for success. 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 some versions of the method you finish the ribs by direct grilling over a hot fire. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 3 2 1 method. 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. How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style this is how i do traeger style 3 2 1 ribs.

After 3 hours of grilling, remove ribs from grill and lay each slab on a sheet of foil. The 321 method for making bbq smoked pork ribs consists of 3 basic steps. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 3 2 1 method for cooking ribs. Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. As with any rib recipe, you have to start by removing the. How to make the best bbq ribs you ever tasted on a bbq the. At the end of the video we will compare the results.

Louisstyle ribs cut to look like baby backs they dont take quite as long. Ribs and 221 smoking meat forums the best barbecue. In a field as disorderly as barbecue, numbers bring a certain comfort. You can also join the conversation and get more information and amazing kamado recipes by. Known as 321 or 321 ribs, because of the hours involved in each step of cooking. The 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. For this recipe, we use the more affordable spare ribs, instead of baby back ribs. There are so many ways to craft a bossin flavor profile on your ribs. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven. When i first read about cooking ribs, i kept coming across tons of information about the 321 philosophy of cooking ribs low and slow. 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.

Today, im showing you an amazing method for smoking ribs. Its ideal for spare ribs, and its the perfect starter recipe. Our famously easy 3 2 1 ribs recipe will make your rib game the envy of the neighborhood. Apply your spice rubmarinade or whatever you normally do for the bbq.

The biggest complaint most people have with ribs is that they turn out dry and tough. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a. Start by smoking your ribs for 3 hours, then cook inside foil for 2 hours and finish by removing from foil and brushing on sauce for up to an hour. He uses the 321 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. 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. 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.

Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 321 method. He uses the 3 2 1 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. Just like a great steak, this will allow the moisture to redistribute. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. This involves three steps that we outline in the video.

This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. As with any rib recipe, you have to start by removing the silverskin that pesky membrane on the back. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. The 321 stands for how many hours you cook each phase. I am testing the 3 2 1 method for smoking baby back ribs today. Carefully remove and discard foil smoking packets from grill. 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. 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. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi.

Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc. Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. Add the ribs then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar and butter. The 3 2 1 method takes its name from the way you cook your ribs. 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. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 3 2 1 method is used. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. This method, often called 3 2 1, is easy and generally fool proof. Welcome to the egghead forum a great place to visit and packed with tips and eggspert advice. Countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams.

These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. For a smoking newbie, like myself, it can be overwhelming. For me, the two hours in tightly wrapped foil is too long. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. 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. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 221 method, and they come out perfect every single time.

You begin cooking your ribs boneside down for a total of three hours 3, then wrapping in foil to cook for two hours boneside up 2, and finishing with another hour of cooking unwrapped boneside down 1. The 3 2 1 method for making bbq smoked pork ribs consists of 3 basic steps. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. If cooked the right way, ribs can be tender juicy and fall of the bone delicious. Ribs, if cooked improperly, can result in tough meat that has to be ripped off the bone. 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. A flavoursome and very enjoyable meal to have with friends and family over the holiday season. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 321 method. When smoking ribs, weve come to love the triedandtrue method of 3 2 1. When you use the 321 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line.

We were attending a new years eve gettogether that evening with some friends and offered to bring some ribs. This recipe and video will show you how easy it is. Spare ribs are meatier and have more fat than backs, so they do especially this recipe makes barbecue ribs that are as easy as 123. In some areas of the country they cut down bone in butt and sale as country style ribs, cook accordingly. 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.

Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. It is a very interesting read if you like learning how to cook. 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. In my experiences, the ribs fall of the bone and are more like cooking in the crock pot. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs. Heres the real barbecue ribs recipe, good enough to bring home a. The 321 approach calls for smoking the ribs for 3 hours, cooking for 2 hours in foil, then unwrapped for 1 hour. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1.

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. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 321 method is used. 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. Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for approximately 2 hours. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of 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. You might have heard of the 321 method which is great for cooking full spare ribs, however for baby back ribs or st.

Last year, in what turned out to be one of my most visited blog posts to date, i wrote. The 321 method for perfect barbecue pork ribs the spruce. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. The 321 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it off. 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 chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez. For this recipe, we use the more affordable spare ribs, instead of. 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.

Bend tests, pig sweat, even using a toothpick or probe to feel for tenderness will avoid your ribs from overcooking in. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 3 2 1 method. Rub both sides of slabs with smoky dry rub about 3 to 4. Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. 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. The 321 method the complete guide for smoking ribs. What it means is three hours of slow cooking your meat on your smoker or grill. Carefully remove the foil from the ribswatch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce. 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 wanted to see if how i cooked ribs in the past was the way that he did it. 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. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method. 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. Pork ribs on the other hand, are definitely a meat weve had success making at home. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs. I am testing the 321 method for smoking baby back ribs today. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 3 2 1 method. 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. I love smoking ribs and pork loin but i can never get the st.

I adjust my time of the foiling depending how my ribs look after 3. How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style recipe snapguide. How to smoke baby back ribs the 321 cooking process. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st. 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. The 321 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy, fall off the bone tenderness every time. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 321 method for cooking ribs. If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours.

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. Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. 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. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. The 321ribs bbq method is easily one of the most popular ways to cook ribs, and in our opinion, its the best. Tear off 2 sheets of heavyduty aluminum foil, each about 212 times the length of a slab of ribs. Oct 11, 2016 which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. 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. Two racks of spare ribs will be smoked at the same time, but with two different methods.