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FAQ
We like our ribs lean, tender, and beautiful. Cook them low and slow. Two pounds or less will take 4 1/2 hours at 225 degrees F. In the smoker is best.
The key to cooking great baked ribs is a balance of low temp, lots of time, and moisture retention. I cook these at 300° for 2 hours under a tightly wrapped layer of foil. Don't skip covering your ribs with foil—it ensures that not too much liquid escapes while the low-slow cook breaks down the connective tissue.
The 3-2-1 method is as straightforward as it sounds: You smoke the ribs as normal for the first three hours, cook them wrapped in foil for the next two, then finish them for one more hour unwrapped.
A Few Words on The 2-2-1 Method. The initial 2 hour step is where the smoke flavor gets into the meat, the middle 2 hour step is where the super tenderizing takes place. The last 1 hour step is where the crust develops on the outside.
321 Rib Method. This technique calls for 3 hours of smoking, 2 hours of wrapping, and 1 hour of cooking. The ribs are first smoked at a low temperature to give them the smoky flavor that many people love. Then they are wrapped in foil with some liquid such as apple juice or beer, and cooked for two hours.