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If I recall, the earliest mentions of a 3-2-1 timeline was probably on The BBQ Forum, and the original BGE member forum at least 20 years ago. And this timeline is for the full slab, which weigh-in at 5# to 6#. It does not work on smaller racks of ribs.
The 3 hours is usually a good...
I used the 3-2-1 method for St Louis ribs a few weeks ago. Turned out great. Three hours at 200, two hours at 225, then one hour at 225. So simple I thought I must have missed something. Nope.
I usually just run and throw on the smoker at around 230-240 for 4 or 5 hours. I am not a fall off the bone guy, I like a little bite in my ribs. I am going to do my first Spare Ribs soon and I am going to try a 3-2-1 method on those.
Hey Robert, I'm pretty new to the smoking game also. Have only done ribs twice. St Louis style. Both times I've used the 3-2-1 method and they have turned out great. As you have read here, many different ways to do them. That's what's great about this obsession, always something to learn...
Late to the party. Have to side with the undercooked crowd.
Robert, I may have missed it but don't recalling seeing it mentioned or asked, so, what type of ribs are you cooking?
I mean, there are (full) spares, KC style, St. Louis style, Loin Backs, and Baby Backs. They all cook a bit...
Have not posted in a long time so figured I would share from last week. Local store had a 4lb bone in “half shoulder” which I had never seen before. Was worried about it drying out so I threw some ribs on just in case. Made some Chef snacks out of the rib trimmings as well. 225 using lump and...
Those were very good! grilled for 3 min per side, next batch will be 2 min. slightly over cooked as they were only about 1/4" think, but the reduction, ramen and broccolini was a killer combo. Pics with one of the aftermath. Cant really see the ramen...but it was under the ribs.
Wife loved...
I tried a method yesterday for St. Louis spares that I saw on YouTube. Instead of 3-2-1 at 225°, this guy recommended 4.5-.5-.5. Did not work for me. They were edible, but far from my best effort. No pull back on the ribs, and they were pretty chewy.
Thanks Tom, that is what I did, just small sprinkle of rub, 3 1/2 hours smoke. Big surprise, they were great flavour, so tender, still with a tiny bite, no wrapping, spritzing, let them run. That was a lesson for any future rib smoking.
I'm with Rich. Korean short ribs. Used to do all the time but price has gotten to high for me. This is my marinade. I grate a 1"x1" chuck of frozen pineapple I keep frozen to tenderize.
⅓ cup sherry wine
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, peeled
5 slices...
I smoke damn near everything between 250* & 275*, at times I will give them an hour at 200* for more smoke flavor, depending on which smoker I'm using, but you don't need to do that on your stick burner.
You may have got some chitty ribs, it happens, they shouldn't have been dry, that tells me...
I partially smoke ribs and sausage, then add them to a bed of sauerkraut and potato slices, then cover and finish in the oven. The smokiness gives a whole different layer of flavor.
Pork hocks or split shanks are another option, smoke for a couple of hours and add to stews, beans etc., and...
Hi all,
First time on the forum and I'm looking for a little advice. I've done spare and baby back ribs mostly using 3-2-1 and 2-2-1 methods, but for new years I've bought monster ribs 2.8kg per rack. I was wondering if 3-2-1 will still work or is there another method better suited for this size...
Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue, Disneyland Park
Serves 4 to 6
1 1/2 cups Citrus Roundup BBQ Rub (recipe follows)
1 (4-pound) rack pork spareribs, trimmed of excess fat
1/2 cup water
1 cup favorite barbecue sauce
1. Sprinkle Citrus BBQ Rub on both sides of ribs, rubbing the meat to adhere. Cover...
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