Ruhlman wrote about the classical training students undergo at the culinary institute of america. Start by smoking your ribs for 3 hours, then cook inside foil for 2 hours and finish by. Louisstyle pork ribs smoky dry rub rib braising liquid sweetandspicy barbecue sauce. Jan 10, 20 countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. Johnny trigg rib recipe for competition slabs bbq blvd. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 321 method. I never tried beef ribs any other way but 321 at 225. 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 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. 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.
Each number signifies the number of hours per phase. The 3 2 1 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. In a field as disorderly as barbecue, numbers bring a certain comfort. These 3 2 1 ribs are perfect to just bite right off the bone. In my humble opinion this method produces the highest quality in ribs when its all said and done. Check out the video, then head over to the recipe to see how we.
Bend tests, pig sweat, even using a toothpick or probe to feel for tenderness will avoid your ribs from overcooking in. For the last hour i bumped the pid temp to 250f then removed the foil and sauced with jack daniels bbq saucei added honey,applejuice, and brown. These instructions for smoking pork spareribs and baby back ribs, using the 321 method, create tender fall off the bone ribs. This dry rub for ribs is well suited for storage if you make a large batch. You might have heard of the 321 method which is great for cooking full spare ribs, however for baby back ribs or st. Spread an even coating of rub over both side of ribs. I start by cutting my rack of ribs in half and removing the clear membrane from the back of the ribs. Put the ribs back in the smoker for another one 1 hour. Traegers famous 321 ribs recipe is so easy and super simple to make. Many competitive barbecue teams use the triedandtrue 321 method when cooking st. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method. Smoking ribs is as easy as 321hearty and summery, ribs have become as integral a part of the american lexicon as apple pie, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs.
I recently discovered through research, that in fact, the pillsbury company invented this method in 1945, which they called the quickmix method, as a way for home bakers to bake light and airy cakes using the twostep method. Plus 3 2 1 makes them around fall off the bone, the way i like my ribs. I have tried with and without foiling and my money is on foiling every time. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker to cook for an additional 2 hours. Bring to a boil stir then reduce heat to simmer make sure to stir every couple minutes the sugar will make it sticky if you dont. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 3 2 1 method. If youre cooking baby back ribs or st louisstyle ribs then you should be using the shorter 211 method instead. This method is used many professionals for smoking ribs. The 321 method is in the traeger everyday cookbook. I thought about using the store bought bbq sauce in our fridge, but i just couldnt do it.
In some versions of the method you finish the ribs by direct grilling over a hot fire. Some ways in which positive affect influences decision making. My favorite rib recipe, plus 8 tips for righteous ribs. Place the ribs on a cooking sheet and spread a light coating of mustard over both side of the ribs. 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. Otherwise, cook times will have to be modified if cooking with baby back ribs or 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. 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.
However, learning the magic behind this phrase is going to ensure you get perfectly smoked ribs every time. Apr 25, 2017 the 321 method and i are officially parting ways. Why do my ribs never come out right using the 321 method. Ratio cookbook is a recipe for cooking as easy as 3. You may have heard of the 321 ribs method of smoking or grilling. Crisco was used in their recipes at the time, and butter could be easily substituted, with the same result. 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. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the sauce. Countdown to better pork ribs with this secret from competition rib teams. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1. It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a reasonable amount of time. Hold the bootle of rub 6 8 inches above the meat when applying the rub. This involves three steps that we outline in the video.
The 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. May 10, 2016 the 321 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. The 321 rib method is a simple and foolproof way of cooking ribs to yield juicy, fall off the bone tenderness every 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.
We enjoyed these ribs paired with the remaining chardonnay wine from ck mondavi. Jeffs original rub purchase recipes here jeffs original barbecue sauce purchase recipes here heavy duty foil, 18inch. 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. I put the ribs on the grill, boneside down, in the middle of the grate with an aluminum pan filled about with water below them. The basic idea of this rub is 8 parts sugar to 3 parts salt to 2 parts the 1. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 221 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 allows you to time your ribs to perfection. Remove the ribs from the foil and paint on the bbq sauce. These pork ribs are rubbed with our signature pork and poultry seasoning and smoked for three hours, wrapped with brown sugar and honey for two, and given perfect color with a little traeger bbq glazing. Follow this and have the the best ribs to ever come out of an oven. Carefully remove the foil from the ribswatch out for hot steamand brush the ribs on both sides with traeger bbq sauce. Once smoke from the chips began to flow freely from the top vent of the grill, it was time to start cooking. Combine the bbq sauce and apple juice to create a thin glaze. The 3 2 1 ribs method is a barbecuing phrase many novice pitmasterstobe arent yet familiar with. Then i foiled them and added a splash of apple juice then back in the bradley for another hour. Adding liquid in a 211 method is not necessary, but i like adding a little apple juice.
You can get as high 250 and as low as 200 without having to deviate. 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. Next, i rub them down with good ol yellow mustard, then coat them with our favorite rub for ribs, dizzy pig. If you know how to smoke pork ribs, then all you need to know about the 3 2 1 method is that you smoke as normal for 3 hours, followed by 2 hours cooking wrapped in foil, and finally 1 more hour unwrapped.
Shake your ribs dry and discard the pineapple juice. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Ribs dont get much easier or tastier with our top pitmasters take on 3 2 1 ribs. When you use the 3 2 1 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line. Next, i unwrapped the ribs and got them out to go onto the grill. What it means is three hours of slow cooking your meat on your smoker or grill. The 3 2 1 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs.
Louisstyle ribs cut to look like baby backs they dont take quite as long. Here is how i smoke ribs using the 2 2 1 method, and they come out perfect every single time. Thats 3 hours on the smoker naked, 2 hours foiled then 1 hour naked. Dredge the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce and make sure that there is some left for the final baste. The 321 ribs method is a great way for cooking whole spare ribs. After a 10 minute warmupi love my new 900w element mod the ribs were placed in there for 3 hours. Times are exact for the temperatures, any more and they will fall apart taking them off the grill. 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. And with shorter cooking times at higher temperatures, i can turn out 12 racks of righteous ribs in about 6. Wrap the ribs and return to the smoker and cook for 2 hours. The book has since been picked up by medical schools. 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.
It is a simple, easytoremember way to get tender ribs in a. The traditional option is to do it the hard way and smoke ribs for 12 hours. Jan 09, 2017 next, i unwrapped the ribs and got them out to go onto the grill. 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. This chardonnay is mediumbodied with a hint of oak. Add place all the ingredients into a blender and blender until smooth. Perhaps that explains the popularity of the 321 method for cooking ribs. Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate and continue to grill until the sauce tightens for 1 additional hour. Louis trimmed slab of spare ribs using the 3 2 1 method. 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. Add the ribs flesh side down, then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar, and butter. Jan 17, 20 for the 3 2 1 method i recommend using spare ribs. Madiha saeed i am a practicing family physician and an integrative holistic family physician, in illinois. This years fourth of july guests are going to be treated to the ribs they remember.
There is an easy 321 method to smoking ribs that anyone can follow for perfect results. Wrapping the ribs in foil during the second cooking time is the trick. Simmer, covered, 1 hour or until ribs are very tender, stirring once or twice. Place the spare ribs bone side up on a cutting board or down in a pan. Place saran wrap over the ribs and place in the refrigerator for 46 hours.
Btw, 321 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. I recommend a sweeter sauce and a spicier rub, though this is entirely up to your interpretation. Perfect bbq ribs using raichlens new math the 311 chez. The 3 2 1 method allows you to time your ribs to perfection. Louis style ribs and prep them with yellow mustard. Remove thin membrane from back of each slab by slicing into it and pulling it off. Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for approximately 2 hours. May 16, 2015 place the ribs on a cooking sheet and spread a light coating of mustard over both side of the ribs. Louis style ribs to come out right using the famous 321 method. My dry rub for ribs works great when using a smoker to make classic 321 ribs, grilled ribs, or even with my recipe for making bbq ribs in the oven. I never tried beef ribs any other way but 3 2 1 at 225. This will work, but most of us do not want to get out of bed at 6 am to start cooking dinner.
This gives the meat time to soak in smoke during the first three hours, when most smoke is absorbed. Heres a version of the johnny trigg rib recipe posted by that ive tried and seems pretty close to the original johnny trigg rib recipe youll also find two instructional videos on triggs method and also a breakdown of his 3 2 1 method of cooking ribs. In a pot on medium heat add the shallots, a pinch of salt and a bit of olive oil. I firmly believe that you should cook food the way you like it, and ribs are no different. Smoking ribs is as easy as 321 the smoke house store. The 321 method of smoking ribs guarantees tender, falloffthebone ribs. Im going back to the lessons i learned when testing recipes for the rib book. 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 3 2 1 gets you to. Bbq recipies tips and techniques barbeque recipes brines etc. When you use the 321 method you are relying on the 3 as a guide line. Add ribs directly to 225 degree grill and continue to cook for one hour or until barbecue sauce sets. You will want to use a smoker for best results with this recipe. Adding liquid in a 2 1 1 method is not necessary, but i like adding a little apple juice. Place the ribs on the smoker and smoke for 3 hours.
In some areas of the country they cut down bone in butt and sale as country style ribs, cook accordingly. Dec 22, 2015 smoking ribs is as easy as 321hearty and summery, ribs have become as integral a part of the american lexicon as apple pie, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs. Add the ribs then cover with the apple juice, brown sugar and butter. When smoking ribs what is the 321 or the 322 method refer to. 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 321 rule is a simple easy to remember rule for great bbq pork ribs. This is a post i have been looking forward to writing for a long 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. Im cooking ribs tomorrow, but will have access to a grill or a smoker. Rub both sides of slabs with smoky dry rub about 3 to 4. I am testing the 321 method for smoking baby back ribs today.
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