What is the 3-2-1 rib smoking method?

The 3-2-1 Method refers to the technique used to cook ribs low and slow so that they develop flavour without drying out. First, the ribs are smoked at a low temperature for 3 hours. They’re then wrapped in foil and steamed for 2 hours. Finally, they’re brushed with a sauce or glaze and grilled for 1 more hour.

What temperature should I cook ribs at 321?

225 F
The 3-2-1 Process Applying your rib rub. Place ribs bone-side down in smoker at 225 F /110 C and cook for three hours. Remove ribs from the smoker and wrap tightly in aluminum foil to form an airtight seal.

Do you use the 3 2 1 method for spare ribs?

The 3-2-1 method is designed specifically for spares. This is because spares have more meat and as well fat that needs to render out. This means more time spent on the smoker. If you opt to use a cut like baby back ribs and you use the 3-2-1 method, you’ll end up with dried out, overcooked ribs. Most backyard cooks don’t cook Spares.

How long do you smoke ribs in the 3 2 1 method?

(If you are unfamiliar with it, the 3-2-1 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.)

How long to cook 3 2 1 rib roast?

Starting with 3 hours unwrapped (meat side up), 2 hours liquid wrapped (meat side down), and 1 hour unwrapped (meat side up); hence the name: 3-2-1. When I was first starting out, the appeal of this method was in the name. It sounds super easy to do and it’s essentially foolproof.

What’s the difference between 3-2-1 and baby back ribs?

The most popular are St. Louis Spares (spare ribs) and Loin Backs (baby back ribs). This article by Bearded Butchers outlines their differences in terms of location on the hog and approach to smoking. The 3-2-1 method is designed specifically for spares. This is because spares have more meat and as well fat that needs to render out.