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The 321 rib method might be something you have seen thrown. Ribs are prone to this because the meat is naturally tough and rubbery, which means that you need to use a cooking method designed to tenderize it. In my experiences, the ribs fall of the bone and are more like cooking in the crock pot. But steven raichlen questions whether it also takes away some of the bbq flavor. Ftc for a butt or brisket is to allow the juices to redistribute and continue to soften the meat. Gallery posted on january 9, 2012 by major league grilling. If the toothpick goes in easy there done, if not cook a bit longer. Brown sugar and butter are overly popular, and arent neccesarily needed to cook a good rib.

World class baby back ribs from a traeger or louisiana grill. The 3 2 1 method of barbecuing ribs 3 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. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 221 method, and they come out perfect every single time. Bite mark competition bbq mmmm brisket our homepage. 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.

All recipes except perhaps for baking are not set in stone. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven. Since i already completed 3 of the 3, 2,1 method, i sauced them and wrapped them in foil for 2 hours as you suggested, then finished them off on the grill. 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.

Carefully remove the foil from the ribswatch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce. 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. For ribs, ftc is used primarily as a way to keep them warm until serving. The 321 method of smoking ribs guarantees tender, falloffthebone ribs. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i. 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. This is without a doubt one of my favorite methods of cooking ribs. Place the ribs on the cooking grill and close the lid. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 3 2 1 method. 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. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead.

The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn. Adjust the cooking time if you like your ribs with more chew. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at. Carefully remove the foil from the ribs watch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce. Last year, in what turned out to be one of my most visited blog posts to date, i wrote. I never tried beef ribs any other way but 321 at 225. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1. This recipe and video will show you how easy it is. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 321 method for cooking ribs. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. Traegers famous 321 ribs recipe is so easy and super simple to make. Jan, 2009 321ribs as ive said before, every cooker cooks a little differently. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs.

It is a very interesting read if you like learning how to cook. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method. 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. Perfect fall off the bone ribs 3 2 1 ribs are a fool proof way to get fall off the bone tender ribs. To get started, prep your ribs by patting them dry. 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. But what are the actual benefits of the method compared to just smoking your ribs for 6 hour straight. 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. If you have a variation on the 321 method, id love to hear about it. Getting those perfectly smoked ribs can be difficult, especially if you are brand new to the world of smoking foods.

Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method. This time i wanted to try using the a 3 2 1 method. Known as 321 or 321 ribs, because of the hours involved in each step of cooking. The 3 2 1 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. This is also when you would sauce the ribs if you are going to put sauce on them during the cooking process. Just like a great steak, this will allow the moisture to redistribute. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Louis style ribs benefit most from the 3 2 1 method. Ive been bumping around quite frequently on the forum and have seen several references to cooking ribs with the 3 2 1 method. This not only helps the ribs cook faster, it ensures an even smoke ring, and. Get recipes, cooking tips and tricks, and promotional offers to your inbox each week.

This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. 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. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours. 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. I understand there was a rib cooking class recently that taught people how to cook ribs in the oven. Please note this cooking method and the recipes are from s bbq newsletter. 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. Oct 11, 2016 which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs.

Pork ribs on the other hand, are definitely a meat weve had success making at home. Wrapping the ribs in foil during the second cooking time is the trick. The recipe is called 3 2 1, as there are three important steps to learn. Using the popular 321 method for smoking ribs is incredibly easy. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. One of the main complaints that barbecue newbies have is that their ribs turn out tough and dry.

If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. Today on recipe friday i thought i would share my favorite method for making tender, moist ribs. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at 120 deg c. For a smoking newbie, like myself, it can be overwhelming. 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, slather with bbq sauce and cook for a final 1 hr. For me, the two hours in tightly wrapped foil is too long. Plus 321 makes them around fall off the bone, the way i like my ribs. 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. This is my version of st louis ribs smoked johnny trigg style. 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.

When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st. It took me a little trial and error, but hopefully, this 321 rib method will bring your ribs to a competition level overnight. The 3 2 1 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. You may have heard of the 321 ribs method of smoking or grilling. 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. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 3 2 1 method. Ive used the 321 method several times and found my mistake the first two times of using this method. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1 additional hour. What it means is three hours of slow cooking your meat on your smoker or grill. Im cooking ribs tomorrow, but will have access to a grill or a smoker.

Once the ribs are finished cooking, remove your ribs from your smokergrill, wrap in foils and let rest for at least 10 minutes. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 3 2 1 method when cooking st. There is no answer just for reference my usual formal goes along the lines of 3312, 45, 1. I love smoking ribs and pork loin but i can never get the st. Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill.

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. 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. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. If the ribs are to tender and fall apart you can cut back the 2nd number 15.

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. When you use the 3 2 1 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 3 2 1 method. Ive read that before, i guess my pea brain didnt put together that was the 3 2 1 method everyone was talking about. Ribs and 221 smoking meat forums the best barbecue. I was hoping that someone could either point me in the direction or explain to me what that really is. The 321 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy, fall off the bone tenderness every time. The popular 3 2 1 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. After cooking my ribs, i found that they were not as tender. I adjust my time of the foiling depending how my ribs look after 3. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky.

I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. 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. Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. The biggest complaint most people have with ribs is that they turn out dry and tough. This is a demonstration video showing how you can make fall off the bone ribs using this method. He uses the 3 2 1 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. Jan 20, 2015 the popular 3 2 1 method for ribs results in meat that is tender and moist. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours. But how to smoke spare ribs on the grill grill dome kamado for this cook you can follow the 3 2 1 method. 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. Apply your spice rubmarinade or whatever you normally do for the bbq. Louis style ribs and prep them with yellow mustard.

It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. 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. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky chef. Check out the 3 2 1 method to smoke ribs in an electric smoker.

This involves three steps that we outline in the video. Which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 3 2 1 method for cooking pork spare ribs. Cooking them in the smoker using the 3 2 1 method will create smoked ribs that are just the right amount of tender just the way most of us like them. The 321 method for perfect barbecue pork ribs the spruce. Carefully remove the ribs and wrap in thick tinfoil pour in the other half a glass of wine and seal well. Smoked spare ribs are king where flavor is concerned however, if you take the time to trim them up and remove some of the extra fat before cooking them, a great experience becomes an even better experience. Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. In some areas of the country they cut down bone in butt and sale as country style ribs, cook accordingly. I am testing the 3 2 1 method for smoking baby back ribs today. 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.

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. 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. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it. I wanted to see if how i cooked ribs in the past was the way that he did it. 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. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs.

Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. The 3 2 1 method for making bbq smoked pork ribs consists of 3 basic steps. Its ideal for spare ribs, and its the perfect starter recipe for firsttimers or anyone looking for that melt in your mouth rib style. 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. This means i smoke for 3 hours, wrap in foil and cook for 2 hours, and cook unwrapped for 1 hour. Plus, at the end of this recipe, ill share how to cook these baby back ribs. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it off. Countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed.