I have been making ribs with the 3-2-1 method and it has been working just great. I recently purchased a new smoker, Assasin 24. I want to make some ribs without foiling them and wanted to get a few opinions of time and temp.
Ribs without the 3-2-1 method
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It's the only way I cook ribs, no foil. Like Al said time will depend on the pit temp, type of ribs, and how done you like your ribs.
Do you all mop or spritz? Also I have never cooked spare ribs, only baby back. I always thought the BB had more meat. What's your preference of one over the other?
Many peeps prefer BBs.
I prefer Spares (whole--not St Louis cut) because there's more meat, and much cheaper (around here anyway).
Bear
I'll second Bear I go for untrimmed spares.
I don't moo or spritz. I usually don't sauce unless the kids are having them. If sauced I apply the sauce towards the end. Last 30-45 minutes.
I typically keep it simple and just use SPOG for the rub. It's the way I like them!
I don't moo or spritz. I usually don't sauce unless the kids are having them. If sauced I apply the sauce towards the end. Last 30-45 minutes.
I typically keep it simple and just use SPOG for the rub. It's the way I like them!
We like BB's around here. No foil method.
I mop mine with a combo of BBQ sauce & apple juice every 45 minutes to an hour.
If I foil them I don't mop.
Al
I mop mine with a combo of BBQ sauce & apple juice every 45 minutes to an hour.
If I foil them I don't mop.
Al
I had to look up the Assasin 24 to check it out. Cool looking unit! My advice won't really apply but one thing I noticed with smoking ribs without any foil is if you're like me and use a lot of wood for fuel, you have to be careful and keep that smoke thin. Otherwise, 6 hours later you can end up with a little bit bitter ribs. Happened to me once and hopefully it won't happen again!
Spare ribs for me as well, more meat and cheaper is always better!
Spare ribs for me as well, more meat and cheaper is always better!
gr0uch0
Master of the Pit
krex1010
Smoke Blower
I hang ribs in my wsm usually, generally I don't cover, I run about 275-300 degrees, takes about 4 hours for Babybacks and maybe 5 for spares.....I don't go on time, they are done when they pass both the bend test and the toothpick test.....on the rare ocassion I wrap, I will use butcher paper not foil, smoke until the color looks good then wrap for about an hour.....I don't spray or mop for the first couple hours, I feel like it washes the rub off if I do it too early.
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