Why do my ribs never come out right using the 3 2 1 method. Oct 11, 2016 which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs. Id wager to say that when most people hear that bbq ribs are being served, they assume theyre getting baby back ribs. Just noticed that i said i will have access to a grill or smoker tomorrow. I wanted to see if how i cooked ribs in the past was the way that he did it. I first encountered the technique researching my book ribs, ribs, outrageous ribs. Visit my recipe list for the complete list of smoked foods. Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. As for the foil i dont add anything i just wrap them extremely tight and toss them back in at 225 and usually in 23 hrs they are starting to pull away from. Pair the 3 2 1 ribs with one of these great dishes. For a smoking newbie, like myself, it can be overwhelming. 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.
I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that i make changes in my home in. Today on recipe friday i thought i would share my favorite method for making tender, moist ribs. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours. The 321 method the complete guide for smoking ribs. The best cook time for your ribs will vary depending on weight of the rib, cooker temps, fat content, etc. This involves three steps that we outline in the video. I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. As with any rib recipe, you have to start by removing the silverskin that pesky membrane on the back. You may have heard of the 321 ribs method of smoking or grilling. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. I love smoking ribs and pork loin but i can never get the st.
The 321 method of smoking ribs guarantees tender, falloffthebone 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. Known as 321 or 321 ribs, because of the hours involved in each step of cooking. Jun 14, 2018 how to smoke baby back ribs with the 321 method.
Plus, at the end of this recipe, ill share how to cook these baby back 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. 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. 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. Beef ribs 321 method welcome to my smoking meats recipes site. Competition barbecuers sometimes call it the texas crutch. Countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. The 3 2 1 method takes its name from the way you cook your ribs. I am testing the 3 2 1 method for smoking baby back ribs today. Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez. Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 321 method for cooking ribs.
Foiling meat on a kamado is also sorta unnecessary. Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. These 3 2 1 ribs can stand alone, but if you are looking to pair it with something to offer a huge table spread, please check out some of our other favorite recipes like beer can chicken, cast iron grilled chicken, smoked turkey breast, and our grilled bbq pizza. 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. Remove the silverskin membrane from the boneside of the ribs. A flavoursome and very enjoyable meal to have with friends and family over the holiday season. This method, often called 3 2 1, is easy and generally fool proof.
Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method. I have cooked ribs in the past on my kamado grill which uses lump charcoal and i wanted to compare how the ribs tasted on the. I dont care much for cooking at 225 so the 321 method times will not work for me. A lodge showroom full of dutch ovens for campfire cooking. Which is why im skeptical of formulaic approaches like the 321 method for cooking pork spare ribs.
If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. 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. 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. Using the popular 321 method for smoking ribs is incredibly easy. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. 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. I set up the uds with lump, hickory, and cherry wood and got the heat settled in at 250 degrees. Two racks of spare ribs will be smoked at the same time, but with two different methods. The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. He uses the 321 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. If cooked the right way, ribs can be tender juicy and fall of the bone delicious.
The 321 method for perfect barbecue pork ribs the spruce. I have tried less and more smoke than the 3 hours but i usually stick to 3 hours now. The biggest complaint most people have with ribs is that they turn out dry and tough. I never tried beef ribs any other way but 321 at 225. 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. In some versions of the method you finish the ribs by direct grilling over a hot fire. Its ideal for spare ribs, and its the perfect starter recipe for firsttimers or anyone looking for that melt in your mouth rib style. When you use the 321 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line. I have recently bought a new wood pellet grill and i wanted to try cooking some ribs on it. 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. 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. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase.
If you opt to use a cut like baby back ribs and you use the 3 2 1 method, youll end up with dried out, overcooked ribs. Please note this cooking method and the recipes are from s bbq newsletter. Ribs, if cooked improperly, can result in tough meat that has to be ripped off the bone. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 3 2 1 method is used. And its just plain easy to get great results every time. Competition is all about adjustments while cooking. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. The 321 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy, fall off the bone tenderness every time. 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. Its as easy as 321, this classic method for cooking ribs will soon be your new favoriteif it isnt already. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky.
Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven. 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. An alternative to the 321 method for grilling ribs. How to smoke baby back ribs the 321 cooking process.
This recipe and video will show you how easy it is. Plus 321 makes them around fall off the bone, the way i like my ribs. The 321ribs bbq method is easily one of the most popular ways to cook ribs, and in our opinion, its the best. The 321 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. A super simple method, but some great ribs are created as a result. A variation i had been reading about on the barbecue. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. 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. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill. As presented in this video, it will not be my personal method for cooking ribs. In a field as disorderly as barbecue, numbers bring a certain comfort. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method. Check out my super easy method for how to smoke ribs using the 221 method here. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time.
Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 321 method. 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. Ok i know how to use the 3 1 1 method now thanks to many of you and bubba, but heres my question. In my experiences, the ribs fall of the bone and are more like cooking in the crock pot. 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. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. It stands for time periods in relation to each other. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a. Some questions so hopefully i can get it better next time.
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. The recipe is called 3 2 1, as there are three important steps to learn. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. The flavor was amazing but the tenderness of the ribs were on the tough side. All you need to follow this method is a big sheet of aluminum foil and lots of time. It is a very interesting read if you like learning how to cook. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. 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. At the end of the video we will compare the results. The survival techniques described in this publication are for use in dire. What it means is three hours of slow cooking your meat on your smoker or grill. How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style recipe snapguide. I adjust my time of the foiling depending how my ribs look after 3.
Once the ribs are finished cooking, remove your ribs from your smokergrill, wrap in foils and let rest for at least 10 minutes. Grab the skin with a paper towel and tear the membrane off in. 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. Last year, in what turned out to be one of my most visited blog posts to date, i wrote. On this day, i thought i would take on a variation to the tried and true 321 method. Jan 17, 20 for the 3 2 1 method i recommend using spare ribs. This is the first time i have foiled pork spare ribs. He uses the 3 2 1 method to cook his ribs just like i have done.
The 321 method for spare ribs is the most commonly used preparation method for ribs. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. 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. You might have heard of the 321 method which is great for cooking full spare ribs, however for baby back ribs or st. 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. 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. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs. 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. Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc. 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. But since so many people cook to time, i guess i shouldnt be surprised at how popular the 3 2 1 method is for grilling ribs. Use a butter knife and work the tip underneath the membrane over a middle bone.
We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at 120 deg c. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 3 2 1 method. Carefully remove the foil from the ribswatch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce. Louisstyle ribs cut to look like baby backs they dont take quite as long. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at. I used the 321 method and tried to maintain 225 throughout. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1. World class baby back ribs from a traeger or louisiana grill. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it off. In an increasingly uncertain world, the focus of this new edition is to prepare.
Apply your spice rubmarinade or whatever you normally do for the bbq. But i guarantee that if you have never cooked 321 ribs, you are in for an absolute treat. 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. Ribs are my goto when im in the mood for some smoked meat. For those of you who are after really smoky and tender ribs and do not have a problem with using foil then please read on the 321 smoked rib recipe is a good way to smoke ribs and tends to turn out perfect ribs every time whether you are using the meatier spares or the baby backs. The 321 stands for how many hours you cook each phase. 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. 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.
Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st. Im jessica, a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank. Im cooking ribs tomorrow, but will have access to a grill or a smoker. 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. 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 3 2 1 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with.
After cooking my ribs, i found that they were not as tender. My smoked meats recipes will be changing indefinitely as i plan to improve existing recipes and add new ones on a continual basis. Just like a great steak, this will allow the moisture to redistribute. Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for approximately 2 hours. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 321 method.
Its the most surefire way to overcook your ribs and take them beyond fall off the bone and turn them into. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours. This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. The 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with.
Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. Rub both sides of slabs with smoky dry rub about 3 to 4. Add the ribs then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar and butter.
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. For me, the two hours in tightly wrapped foil is too long. I do a lot of ribs and the above posts sound like some good info. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. How to smoke pork ribs using the 321 method the chunky chef.
Wrapping the ribs in foil during the second cooking time is the trick. Various microorganisms attack the moist areas of the bodythe crevices of the. The solution is to cook till the meat is done, to the proper temp, and not to time. I am testing the 321 method for smoking baby back ribs today. Well, 321 is used on full slabs of spare ribs not cut down to st. Carefully remove the ribs and wrap in thick tinfoil pour in the other half a glass of wine and seal well. We were attending a new years eve gettogether that evening with some friends and offered to bring some ribs. 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. 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. It creates ribs that are so tender that you can pull the meat off the bone with your fingers.
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