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. 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. Im jessica, a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours. 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 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. 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. 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.
Which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. Plus, at the end of this recipe, ill share how to cook these baby back ribs. He uses the 321 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. Carefully remove and discard foil smoking packets from grill. Wrapping the ribs in foil during the second cooking time is the trick.
How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style this is how i do traeger style 3 2 1 ribs. I am testing the 3 2 1 method for smoking baby back ribs today. 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. But i guarantee that if you have never cooked 321 ribs, you are in for an absolute treat. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. 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. Plus 321 makes them around fall off the bone, the way i like my ribs. But steven raichlen questions whether it also takes away some of the bbq flavor. 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 like a little pull to the ribs, so 311 works well. 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.
Two racks of spare ribs will be smoked at the same time, but with two different methods. How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style recipe snapguide. 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 flavor was amazing but the tenderness of the ribs were on the tough side. 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. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. The popular 3 2 1 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky chef. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. How to smoke baby back ribs the 321 cooking process. Perfect fall off the bone ribs 3 2 1 ribs are a fool proof way to get fall off the bone tender ribs. A super simple method, but some great ribs are created as a result.
Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 321 method for cooking ribs. Competition barbecuers sometimes call it the texas crutch. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours. Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. Carefully remove the foil from the ribswatch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce. Carefully remove the ribs and wrap in thick tinfoil pour in the other half a glass of wine and seal well. 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. Jun 30, 2017 the camp chef woodwind delivers some amazing ribs. Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for approximately 2 hours. 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. Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez.
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. Adding liquid in a 2 1 1 method is not necessary, but i like adding a little apple juice. At the end of the video we will compare the results. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 321 method is used. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at 120 deg c. I dont care much for cooking at 225 so the 321 method times will not work for me. I used the 321 method and tried to maintain 225 throughout. He uses the 3 2 1 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. 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.
The biggest complaint most people have with ribs is that they turn out dry and tough. After 3 hours of grilling, remove ribs from grill and lay each slab on a sheet of foil. Today on recipe friday i thought i would share my favorite method for making tender, moist ribs. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven. You may have heard of the 321 ribs method of smoking or grilling. I first encountered the technique researching my book ribs, ribs, outrageous ribs. World class baby back ribs from a traeger or louisiana grill.
Tear off 2 sheets of heavyduty aluminum foil, each about 2 1 2 times the length of a slab of ribs. This is our tried and true method for bringing out the most robust flavor. What it means is three hours of slow cooking your meat on your smoker or grill. The 321 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy, fall off the bone tenderness every time. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. Jan 20, 2015 the popular 3 2 1 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. And its just plain easy to get great results every 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. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. Im cooking ribs tomorrow, but will have access to a grill or a smoker. Adding liquid in a 211 method is not necessary, but i like adding a little apple juice.
A flavoursome and very enjoyable meal to have with friends and family over the holiday season. This is the first time i have foiled pork spare ribs. The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn. Once the ribs are finished cooking, remove your ribs from your smokergrill, wrap in foils and let rest for at least 10 minutes. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 3 2 1 method. Aug 15, 2016 hi all, i did my second rib cook on saturday. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 3 2 1 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. Ive used the 321 method several times and found my mistake the first two times of using this method. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method. To get started, prep your ribs by patting them dry. A lodge showroom full of dutch ovens for campfire cooking. Oct 11, 2016 which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. You might have heard of the 321 method which is great for cooking full spare ribs, however for baby back ribs or st. 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. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. Just noticed that i said i will have access to a grill or smoker tomorrow. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. I wanted to see if how i cooked ribs in the past was the way that he did it. 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. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with.
Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it off. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs. We use a white wine and apple cider vinegar to give the ribs a tangy taste. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner. Please note this cooking method and the recipes are from s bbq newsletter. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. 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. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1. I introduced the simple 123 method of preparing meat to the world in 2002. Side ribs need the 2 hours, but i have found that back ribs turn out just as well cooking for just 1 hour in this second step. When you use the 321 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line.
Known as 321 or 321 ribs, because of the hours involved in each step of cooking. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. As presented in this video, it will not be my personal method for cooking ribs. Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. 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. 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. Traegers famous 321 ribs recipe is so easy and super simple to make. Check out my super easy method for how to smoke ribs using the 221 method here. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking over low heat 250 degrees. On this day, i thought i would take on a variation to the tried and true 321 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. Well, 321 is used on full slabs of spare ribs not cut down to st. 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. Sauce the ribs with your favourite bbq sauce and smoke at 225f for a final hour. The 321 method for making bbq smoked pork ribs consists of 3 basic steps. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 321 method. This super simple recipe takes all the confusion out of making ribs without sacrificing any flavor. Louisstyle ribs cut to look like baby backs they dont take quite as long. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 3 2 1 method is used.
Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. Some questions so hopefully i can get it better next time. The 3 2 1 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Jun 14, 2018 how to smoke baby back ribs with the 321 method. After cooking my ribs, i found that they were not as tender. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. 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. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st. 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.
Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. The 321 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. The 321 method for perfect barbecue pork ribs the spruce. We were attending a new years eve gettogether that evening with some friends and offered to bring some ribs. Countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. I used the 3 2 1 method and tried to maintain 225 throughout. If you are cooking back ribs, you may want to only cook for 1 hour. Last year, in what turned out to be one of my most visited blog posts to date, i wrote. If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead.
A variation i had been reading about on the barbecue. For a smoking newbie, like myself, it can be overwhelming. This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. Add the ribs then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar and butter. Apply your spice rubmarinade or whatever you normally do for the bbq. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs.
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. Ribs are my goto when im in the mood for some smoked meat. The 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Its ideal for spare ribs, and its the perfect starter recipe for firsttimers or anyone looking for that melt in your mouth rib style.
Louis style ribs and prep them with yellow mustard. I set up the uds with lump, hickory, and cherry wood and got the heat settled in at 250 degrees. Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 3 2 1 method. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill. The 321 method of smoking ribs guarantees tender, falloffthebone ribs. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. I never tried beef ribs any other way but 321 at 225. Try them with an american brown ale or malbec wine. Just like a great steak, this will allow the moisture to redistribute. I am testing the 321 method for smoking baby back ribs today. This recipe and video will show you how easy it is.
Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it. I have seen people talk about a 311 method, a 321 method, i think a 51 method. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. In a nutshell, you break cooking ribs into 3 time blocks. Our famously easy 3 2 1 ribs recipe will make your rib game the envy of the neighborhood.
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. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at. Using the popular 321 method for smoking ribs is incredibly easy. This makes it so simple and quick to get the brisket ready fo cooking. Excellent as written for pork butt, ribs, and brisket. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs. 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 3 2 1 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that i make changes in my home in. Foiling meat on a kamado is also sorta unnecessary. It is a very interesting read if you like learning how to cook.