This trick is known as the 321 method of smoking ribs. The 321 approach calls for smoking the ribs for 3 hours, cooking for 2. A super simple method, but some great ribs are created as a result. Simmer, covered, 1 hour or until ribs are very tender, stirring once or twice. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. 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.
It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a. The ribs i bought did not have as much meat as i usually see. My family, and lot of nonsmokers i know, love fall off the bone slcs where you take one bite resulting in a. We set up at the contest located in webster groves, in the roadside 61 restaurant parking lot. Also the 321 is just a ball park to go by, some times it will take 3. Bend tests, pig sweat, even using a toothpick or probe to feel for tenderness will avoid your ribs from overcooking in. Rub both sides of slabs with smoky dry rub about 3 to 4. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours. This barbecuebythenumbers method is undeniably popular among backyard pit masters and on the competition circuit, where it is believed to have.
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. If the ribs are to tender and fall apart you can cut back the 2nd number 15. 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. In essence, the 321 method specifically applies to spare ribs the same methodology can be applied to baby back ribs using a 221 method. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs.
The worldchampioncompetitivepitmaster also runs cool smoke bbq school, where he teaches the. Countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. The conditions as you imagine were cold, but there was no blizzard conditions in the. Hold the bootle of rub 6 8 inches above the meat when applying the rub. I thought about using the store bought bbq sauce in our fridge, but i just couldnt do it. The 321 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. This does significantly cut down on cook time, and also doesnt require the oven to. Before we dig in, though, its important to have your favorite barbeque sauce and barbeque seasoning nearby. The 32 1 method makes cooking perfect ribs surprisingly easy. The 321 stands for how many hours you cook each phase. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead.
You can use a gas grill, but the charcoal gives a better crusty coating. Call me a fool when i first heard of such insane method. The ribs are boiled with a few onions, salt and pepper, and then a sauce is applied for broiling. It is the simplest method to get the most tender ribs when smoking pork ribs. How to smoke ribs using the 321 method becoming a backyard. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs.
I recommend a sweeter sauce and a spicier rub, though this is entirely up to your interpretation. 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. Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. This is also when you would sauce the ribs if you are going to put sauce on them during the cooking process. An alternative to the 321 method for smoking ribs barbecuebible. Place the ribs on a cooking sheet and spread a light coating of mustard over both side of the ribs. Spread an even coating of rub over both side of ribs. Ive played with cooking ribs at all kinds of temps, wrapping, not wrapping, etc. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time.
Just like a great steak, this will allow the moisture to redistribute. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for at least 3 hours. Smoking ribs with 321 cooking method 263 downloads. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. Louisstyle ribs cut to look like baby backs they dont take quite as long. Place the ribs on the smoker and smoke for 3 hours. The approach i took, known as the 321 method, has been used by countless others smoke the ribs for 3 hours wrap the ribs and cook for a further 2 hours unwrap, cover with sauce and cook for up to 1 hour this specifically applies to pork spare ribs. I always wondered when i first got my smoker what it meant to smoke ribs 321 method.
Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs. The 321 method the complete guide for smoking ribs. Like others, he too seems to be having thermometer problems. After a 10 minute warmupi love my new 900w element mod the ribs were placed in there for 3 hours. Apparently the outside thermometer is very inaccurate too.
Wrap ribs in plastic and refrigerate for at least a few hours. This involves three steps that we outline in the video. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. Im cooking ribs tomorrow, but will have access to a grill or a smoker.
Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the bbq sauce. Next, i unwrapped the ribs and got them out to go onto the grill. Once smoke from the chips began to flow freely from the top vent of the grill, it was time to start cooking. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs. Smoked ribs 321 method adventures in outdoor cooking. You may download the appchoices app at to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use.
Ribs and 221 smoking meat forums the best barbecue. Place the racks of ribs on two cookie sheets, being sure that there is a lip on the pan to collect the juices as the meat cooks. Louis bbq society slbs, the other is the wildwood bbq bash. The basic idea of this rub is 8 parts sugar to 3 parts salt to 2 parts the 1. Dredge the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce and make sure that there is some left for the final baste. Not only that, but the 321 method for cooking ribs also provides several. Check out the video, then head over to the recipe to see how we. Does it make sense to parboil spare ribs before you roast.
Shake your ribs dry and discard the pineapple juice. Smoking ribs is as easy as 321 the smoke house store. My dry rub for ribs works great when using a smoker to make classic 321 ribs, grilled ribs, or even with my recipe for making bbq ribs in the oven. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. The 321 rule is a simple easy to remember rule for great bbq pork ribs. 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. You might have heard of the 321 method which is great for cooking full spare ribs, however for baby back ribs or st. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker to cook for an additional 2 hours.
This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. For the last hour i bumped the pid temp to 250f then removed the foil and sauced with jack daniels bbq saucei added honey,applejuice, and brown. 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. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. Smoking with the 321 method bradley smoker north america. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. You can get as high 250 and as low as 200 without having to deviate. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it off. The 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. 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. Add the ribs flesh side down, then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar, and butter.
There is an easy 321 method to smoking ribs that anyone can follow for perfect results. Place saran wrap over the ribs and place in the refrigerator for 46 hours. Put the ribs back in the smoker for another one 1 hour. 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. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method. The third episode of becoming a backyard bbq master is here.
Then i foiled them and added a splash of apple juice then back in the bradley for another hour. This recipe and video will show you how easy it is. Its so easy, you dont have to be a seasoned pit master to do this technique. A bbq pitmasters secrets to the most tender ribs msn. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. This dry rub for ribs is well suited for storage if you make a large batch. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 321 method. Look at all of the smoke that this modified master forge propane smoker is kicking off. 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. The 321 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 321 method is used.
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