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Add ribs directly to 225 degree grill and continue to cook for one hour or until barbecue sauce sets. 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. You might have heard of the 321 method which is great for cooking full spare ribs, however for baby back ribs or st. The 321 method of cooking pork spare ribs is something i have been looking forward to trying out. And if you serve ribs cooked by the 321 method, 95 percent of the people who taste. I first encountered the technique researching my book ribs, ribs, outrageous ribs. Before we dig in, though, its important to have your favorite barbeque sauce and barbeque seasoning nearby. The middle number, as you probably know, is the time in foil. Using a pellet grill will give the ribs a nice smokey flavour and leave them tender and moist. Basic l i s p function puts a word i n free storage. Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc. Ribs are my goto when im in the mood for some smoked meat. The biggest complaint most people have with ribs is that they turn out dry and tough.

You will be heralded as the blocks grilling genius while everyone digs in to your masterpiece. Check out the video, then head over to the recipe to see how we. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill. Louisstyle ribs cut to look like baby backs they dont take quite as long. Two racks of spare ribs will be smoked at the same time, but with two different methods. The 321 method of barbecuing ribs3 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. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky. Smoking ribs is an art form and the best rib smoker will tell you that there is not a better meal to be had. Rub both sides of slabs with smoky dry rub about 3 to 4. Its as easy as 321, this classic method for cooking ribs will soon be your new favoriteif it isnt already. The first of these approaches is one of the most used for cooking ribs. An alternative to the 321 method for smoking ribs barbecuebible. In a nutshell, you break cooking ribs into 3 time blocks. 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.

It creates ribs that are so tender that you can pull the meat off the bone with your fingers. 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. 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. I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st. Just like a great steak, this will allow the moisture to redistribute. Aug 22, 2015 321 spare ribs method explained call me a fool when i first heard of such insane method. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. Pepper, salt, garlic, mustard, onion, paprika, sugar and cayenne pepper wood. A simple step by step no fail way to make the best 3 2 1 smoked slow cooked pork ribs on the bbq. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. One of the most popular is a method referred to as 3 2 1. Cooking wrapped in foil with some liquid for two hours. For a smoking newbie, like myself, it can be overwhelming.

The recipe is called 3 2 1, as there are three important steps to learn. And its just plain easy to get great results every time. 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. Oct 11, 2016 which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. The 321 method of smoking ribs guarantees tender, falloffthebone ribs.

Because weve already precooked the ribs in the oven, we dont really need to follow the 3 step of the 321 method and we. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. In some versions of the method you finish the ribs by direct grilling over a hot fire. 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. Place the ribs on the smoker and smoke for 3 hours. I love smoking ribs and pork loin but i can never get the st.

At the end of the video we will compare the results. Be sure to clean out the ribs in the plastic faceplate in addition to. Use a butter knife and work the tip underneath the membrane over a middle bone. Ive cooked using the 321 method previously to great success, but this time ill be at work most of the day and cant be home to babysit them. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. Add the ribs flesh side down, then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar, and butter. 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. Competition barbecuers sometimes call it the texas crutch. When i first read about cooking ribs, i kept coming across tons of information about the 321 philosophy of cooking ribs low and slow. 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. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 321 method for cooking ribs. You can also join the conversation and get more information and amazing kamado recipes by following big green egg at. I walked out over budget and decided to do some pork ribs a monster pcs.

In essence, the 321 method specifically applies to spare ribs the same methodology can be applied to baby. Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for approximately 2 hours. This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. 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. Lets discuss this concept in more detail and see why it might not be for you. The 321 method consists of three steps for a total smoking time of 6 hours. Adjust the cooking time if you like your ribs with more chew. We were attending a new years eve gettogether that evening with some friends and offered to bring some ribs. This method, often called 3 2 1, is easy and generally fool proof. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 3 2 1 method. This not only helps the ribs cook faster, it ensures an even smoke ring, and more tender meat. The cooking process were going to follow here is essentially a modified version of the 321 method. The premise of this method is to smoke the ribs in specific hour long increments typically at 225 degrees fahrenheit.

Apply your spice rubmarinade or whatever you normally do for the bbq. The official name for the method that achieves such tender ribs that you can literally suck the meat off the bone is 321 ribs for spares and 221 ribs for baby backs. 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. 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. Welcome to the egghead forum a great place to visit and packed with tips and eggspert advice. This recipe and video will show you how easy it is. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. The 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. As mentioned in the intro, its a process of cooking pork ribs thats divided into three time sections. Place the ribs bone side down and smoke at 225 f 110 c.

Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. 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. If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. 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. The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn. 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. Apr 28, 2018 there is an easy 321 method to smoking ribs that anyone can follow for perfect results. The ultimate smoky, sweet ribs sweet smokey ribs the oven cheat method memphis native and test kitchen veteran pam lolley was the victor in our test kitchen ribs smackdown. The 3 2 1 method takes its name from the way you cook your ribs. An alternative to the 321 method for grilling ribs. 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. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. The first three hours will be for the ribs to absorb the wood chips and natural smoke, the next two hours to add moisture and a slightly sweet taste, and the final hour to make them sticky and finish cooking. I am going to go over the steps with you real slow and easy so settle back and get ready to learn one of the best lessons of your life in.

This method is used many professionals for smoking 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. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1 additional hour. Start by smoking your ribs for 3 hours, then cook inside foil for 2 hours and finish. Which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. The 2 1 1 method works well for bb but if they are really small ribs then an hour in the foil might be too much time. For the starters, lets see what the 321 method actually is. 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. Bend tests, pig sweat, even using a toothpick or probe to feel for tenderness will avoid your ribs from overcooking in. The 321 stands for how many hours you cook each phase. Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. He uses the 3 2 1 method to cook his ribs just like i have done.

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. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Carefully remove the foil from the ribswatch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce.

Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez. How to smoke baby back ribs the 321 cooking process. Went to this new meat shop meat emporium sydney and the selection and quality is really good. 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. Ribs, if cooked improperly, can result in tough meat that has to be ripped off the bone. If you like the meat falling off the bone texture, then the 311 method works well. You can get as high 250 and as low as 200 without having to deviate. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. The 321 method for perfect barbecue pork ribs the spruce. 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. Smoking ribs is as easy as 321 the smoke house store. As you move through the final steps, begin checking your ribs for doneness. They turn out fine without the wrap and have a texture that i prefer. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs.

Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. Cooking times can vary, so think of the 321 method as less of a recipe, and more of mouthwatering journey. Dont skip the 321 method for smoking veteran pitmasters want to let you in on a little secret. To get the juciest ribs with a crispy outside, we need to be patient by cooking them for six hours using the 321 technique. An alternative to the 321 method for smoking ribs most serious practitioners consider barbecue an art, the outcome of which depends on knowledge, skill, and intuition. Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams.

The 321 method of smoking ribs is not my original idea but is a process that tends to yield very consistent results and i do use it occasionally when i want my ribs to be falling off the bone if you have no idea how to prepare and smoke ribs then i recommend you read the tutorial that covers the basics of smoking ribs first. The controversial 321 method for ribs huffpost life. I think you should try it out, but keep track of the internal temp just incase they cook faster than expected. The 321 method the complete guide for smoking ribs. With the 321 method for cooking ribs, you are almost guaranteed to produce tender, fall off the bone goodness.

As with any rib recipe, you have to start by removing the. I prefer cooking indirect without the foil, especially with baby backs. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. It only takes 1520 minutes to prepare and is a great beginner recipe for anyone new to pellet grilling. I am testing the 3 2 1 method for smoking baby back ribs today. What it means is three hours of slow cooking your meat on your smoker or grill. Baby back ribs 2 1 1 method smoking meat forums the. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the bbq sauce. This method traditionally involves some fairly strict guidelines for success. If cooked the right way, ribs can be tender juicy and fall of the bone delicious. Ribs cooked for 90 minutes, then foiled in reynolds wrap for 60 more and finished off with 30 minutes out of the foil on the grill, or, as i call it, an alternative to the 321 method for grilling ribs. Im cooking ribs tomorrow, but will have access to a grill or a smoker. Remove the silverskin membrane from the boneside of the ribs.

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. Ive been volunteerd to cook ribs for a get together this friday. I am testing the 321 method for smoking baby back ribs today. 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.

The 321 approach calls for smoking the ribs for 3 hours, cooking for 2 hours in foil, then unwrapped for 1 hour. Traegers famous 321 ribs recipe is so easy and super simple to make. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker to cook for an additional 2 hours. Once the ribs are finished cooking, remove your ribs from your smokergrill, wrap in foils and let rest for at least 10 minutes. You will want to use a smoker for best results with this recipe. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. 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. How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style recipe snapguide. Ive used the 321 method several times and found my mistake the first two times of. I recommend a sweeter sauce and a spicier rub, though this is entirely up to your interpretation. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 3 2 1 method for cooking ribs. 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, slather with bbq sauce and cook for a final 1 hr.

There are so many ways to craft a bossin flavor profile on your ribs. Grab the skin with a paper towel and tear the membrane off in. 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. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven. 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. The 3 2 1 rib method is based on smoking ribs at a certain temperature for 3 hours, sealing with liquid for 2 hours, and then saucing for the final hour. May 30, 2012 the 321 rule is a simple easy to remember rule for great bbq pork ribs. I never tried beef ribs any other way but 321 at 225. 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. Adding liquid in a 2 1 1 method is not necessary, but i like adding a little apple juice.

In its simplest form this process boils down to three steps. The main controller also determines direction of travel as a function of car. Last year, in what turned out to be one of my most visited blog posts to date, i wrote. Its ideal for spare ribs, and its the perfect starter recipe. I have cooked a few racks of ribs and i think that the most popular method is to the detriment of the meat, i am taking about using the 321 method. You may have heard of the 321 ribs method of smoking or grilling. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone.

In a field as disorderly as barbecue, numbers bring a certain comfort. 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. Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. Our famously easy 3 2 1 ribs recipe will make your rib game the envy of the neighborhood.

Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. The 321 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy, fall off the bone tenderness every time. Starting with 3 hours unwrapped meat side up, 2 hours liquid wrapped meat side down, and 1 hour unwrapped meat side up. This method will over cook your ribs unless you have a rack of flintstone ribs. All you need to follow this method is a big sheet of aluminum foil and lots of time. Cheery and 1pcs pecan 3 2 1 method full proof as always, some 56 hours later yummy. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method. It is a very interesting read if you like learning how to cook. Add the ribs then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar and butter. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. Precooking ribs in the oven exploring cooking methods.

Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 3 2 1 method. This super simple recipe takes all the confusion out of making ribs without sacrificing any flavor. This barbecuebythenumbers method is undeniably popular among backyard pit masters and on the competition circuit, where it is believed to have. The main thing, aside from near perfect ribs, that is incredibly advantageous about the 321 method is its ease and predictability. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 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. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it off. Once you have learned the basics and decide you want your ribs to. It is the simplest method to get the most tender ribs when smoking pork ribs. 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. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce.

In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 221 method, and they come out perfect every single time. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner. Wrapping the ribs in foil during the second cooking time is the trick. 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. The 321 method so named for the three sets of cooking times for smoking ribs nearly guarantees tender, falloffthebone ribs without a lot of extra effort. Nov 27, 2016 how to make no wrap pork ribs recipe easy howto select, trim, remove silverskin, layer seasonings duration. Plus 321 makes them around fall off the bone, the way i like my ribs.