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A variation i had been reading about on the barbecue. The recipe is called 321, as there are three important steps to learn. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven. I recommend a sweeter sauce and a spicier rub, though this is entirely up to your interpretation. Each number signifies the number of hours per phase.

Baby back ribs using the 221 method qview smoking meat. Check out my super easy method for how to smoke ribs using the 221 method here. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 3 2 1 method.

The meat was falling off the bone which is what most people want but for me that was the ribs being slightly overdone. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 3 2 1 method for cooking ribs. Yesterday i applied the 2 2 1 method for smoking two racks of baby backs and in my opinion, although the ribs turned out moist and very juicy, 2 2. I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that i make changes in my home in. We love using our big green egg to make this recipe, because it makes temperature control a snap and. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1 additional hour. As with any rib recipe, you have to start by removing the silverskin that pesky membrane on the back. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a. Today on recipe friday i thought i would share my favorite method for making tender, moist ribs. We were attending a new years eve gettogether that evening with some friends and offered to bring some ribs. 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.

This years fourth of july guests are going to be treated to the ribs they remember. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 321 method is used. 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. 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.

Competition is all about adjustments while cooking. 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 do a lot of ribs and the above posts sound like some good info. The 3 2 1 stands for how many hours you cook each phase. This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. Spare ribs are meatier and have more fat than backs, so they do especially well with smoked flavor. When you use the 321 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line. The 321 method of smoking ribs guarantees tender, falloffthebone ribs. Im cooking ribs tomorrow, but will have access to a grill or a smoker.

Spareribs grillen so werden deine rippchen weltklasse springlane. After cooking my ribs, i found that they were not as tender. In my experiences, the ribs fall of the bone and are more like cooking in the crock pot. Ok i know how to use the 3 1 1 method now thanks to many of you and bubba, but heres my question. 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. In a pot on medium heat add the shallots, a pinch of salt and a bit of olive oil.

Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. The last time i did 3 2 1 the ribs were falling apart. Thats where you smoke the ribs for 3 hours at 225 degrees, wrap in foil for 2, then unwrap and sauce for the last hour. Competition barbecuers sometimes call it the texas crutch. Add ribs directly to 225 degree grill and continue to cook for one hour or until barbecue sauce sets. In some areas of the country they cut down bone in butt and sale as country style ribs, cook accordingly. Ribs, if cooked improperly, can result in tough meat that has to be ripped off the bone. My family, and lot of nonsmokers i know, love fall off the bone slcs where you take one bite resulting in a. Known as 321 or 321 ribs, because of the hours involved in each step of cooking. Traegers famous 321 ribs recipe is so easy and super simple to make. As with any rib recipe, you have to start by removing the. Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. 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 start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. This video shows you an easy recipe for cooking amazing spare ribs, using the 321 method on the big green egg. The 3 2 1 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. It creates ribs that are so tender that you can pull the meat off the bone with your fingers. You may have heard of the 321 ribs method of smoking or grilling. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. Rub both sides of slabs with smoky dry rub about 3 to 4.

Louisstyle ribs cut to look like baby backs they dont take quite as long. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill. I am testing the 3 2 1 method for smoking baby back ribs today. Louis style ribs and prep them with yellow mustard. Just follow this and you will see exactly how to do this method and produce the desired results you want. The best cook time for your ribs will vary depending on weight of the rib, cooker temps, fat content, etc. 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. On this day, i thought i would take on a variation to the tried and true 321 method. I am testing the 321 method for smoking baby back ribs today. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at 120 deg c. How to cook 3, 2, 1, ribs traeger style this is how i do traeger style 3 2 1 ribs. We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi.

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. If you are looking for the fall off the bone type of rib then this is probably for you. The 3 2 1 method takes its name from the way you cook your ribs. Carefully remove the foil from the ribswatch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce. 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. I was cooking ribs at about 250 before i got the bell, but it settles in at 275 and i. I have tried less and more smoke than the 3 hours but i usually stick to 3 hours now. Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. This recipe and video will show you how easy it is. My family, and lot of nonsmokers i know, love fall off the bone slcs where you take one bite resulting in a mouthful of meat and a bone in your hand. 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. Ive used the 321 method several times and found my mistake the first two times of using this method. The premise of this method is to smoke the ribs in specific hour long increments typically at 225 degrees fahrenheit. World class baby back ribs from a traeger or louisiana grill.

My favorite rib recipe, plus 8 tips for righteous ribs. 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. In a field as disorderly as barbecue, numbers bring a certain comfort. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. Nothing is better for the 4th of july than smoked ribs. What it means is three hours of slow cooking your meat on your smoker or grill. My favorite rib recipe, plus 8 tips for righteous ribs by nancy loseke.

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. Lets discuss this concept in more detail and see why it might not be for you. In essence, the 321 method specifically applies to spare ribs the same methodology can be. He uses the 321 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner. 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. 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. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. 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. Today, im showing you an amazing method for smoking ribs.

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. The biggest complaint most people have with ribs is that they turn out dry and tough. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 3 2 1 method. For this recipe, we use the more affordable spare ribs, instead of baby back ribs. I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. Spare ribs are meatier and have more fat than backs, so they do especially this recipe makes barbecue ribs that are as easy as 123. For this recipe, we use the more affordable spare ribs, instead of. Please note this cooking method and the recipes are from s bbq newsletter. Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for approximately 2 hours. 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. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. If youve never smoked ribs at home before, this is a great starter recipe. I first encountered the technique researching my book ribs, ribs, outrageous ribs.

When you use the 3 2 1 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line. I made this rub for chicken it was pretty powerful, but when i used the leftovers on baby back ribs, it was amazing. Just noticed that i said i will have access to a grill or smoker tomorrow. The 321 method for perfect barbecue pork ribs the spruce. It is the simplest method to get the most tender ribs when smoking pork ribs. Apr 25, 2017 the 321 method and i are officially parting ways. Rib ticker rub, black pepper and a little brown sugar for the rub. I adjust my time of the foiling depending how my ribs look after 3. Because i was seduced, as were many barbecuers, by the 321 method. One of the most popular is a method referred to as 3 2 1. 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. Our famously easy 3 2 1 ribs recipe will make your rib game the envy of the neighborhood. The 3 2 1 rib method is based on smoking ribs at a certain temperature for 3 hours, wra. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 321 method.

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. The 3 2 1 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Personally im not a fan of the 321 method but it definitely works. I use the 321 method which i thought was standard but anyways, theyre the most tender, fall off the bone ribs known to man. Once you master this technique, it can become the foundation to your own secret rib recipe. A lodge showroom full of dutch ovens for campfire cooking. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs.

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. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method. Ive played with cooking ribs at all kinds of temps, wrapping, not wrapping, etc. How to cook spare ribs 321 method big green egg youtube. Place the wrapped ribs back into the smoker and cook no smoke at. We use a white wine and apple cider vinegar to give the ribs a tangy taste. Im going back to the lessons i learned when testing recipes for the rib book.

Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 3 2 1 method when cooking st. Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc. 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. Competition style smoked pork ribs what we have learned about competition style ribs, along with a recipe and an explanation of the method of smoking ribs. Before we dig in, though, its important to have your favorite barbeque sauce and barbeque seasoning nearby. This method, often called 3 2 1, is easy and generally fool proof. A super simple method, but some great ribs are created as a result. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method. Baby back ribs using the 221 method qview thread in pork thread starter started by daricksta, start date jul 1. 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. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with.

Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 321 method for cooking ribs. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. Keine spare ribs im eigentlichen sinne, vielmehr sind es rippenknochen aus. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours. This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. Here is a wonderful home grown video that shows how we agree that the 3 2 1 method is used.

Wrapping the ribs in foil during the second cooking time is the trick. For the lady asking about the cooking temp with then 3 2 1 method, smoke 180190 3 hours, foil at 250 for 2 hours, about 375 last hour to set the moisture. Moisturize the ribs before cooking by slathering them with a. The 321 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. I love smoking ribs and pork loin but i can never get the st.

Getting those perfectly smoked ribs can be difficult, especially if you are brand new to the world of smoking foods. This recipe makes barbecue ribs that are as easy as 123. It is a very interesting read if you like learning how to cook. Carefully remove the ribs and wrap in thick tinfoil pour in the other half a glass of wine and seal well. You might have heard of the 321 method which is great for cooking full spare ribs, however for baby back ribs or st. 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. However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. Add the ribs then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar and butter. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st. This is a quick picture tutorial for the process i used when i cooked ribs back in 2004. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or spare ribs. This super simple recipe takes all the confusion out of making ribs without sacrificing any flavor.

For me, the two hours in tightly wrapped foil is too long. I wanted to see if how i cooked ribs in the past was the way that he did it. He uses the 3 2 1 method to cook his ribs just like i have done. Apply your spice rubmarinade or whatever you normally do for the bbq. Smoking ribs is as easy as 321 the smoke house store. The 321 method the complete guide for smoking ribs. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours. 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.

Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long time. Countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. The last time i did 321 the ribs were falling apart. In some versions of the method you finish the ribs by direct grilling over a hot fire. Jun 30, 2017 the camp chef woodwind delivers some amazing ribs. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. If cooked the right way, ribs can be tender juicy and fall of the bone delicious. Jan 17, 20 for the 3 2 1 method i recommend using spare 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. And with shorter cooking times at higher temperatures, i can turn out 12 racks of righteous ribs in about 6. Im jessica, a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank.