3-2-1 Smoked Ribs
Experience the ultimate backyard BBQ delight with 3-2-1 Smoked Ribs! This mouthwatering recipe transforms beef ribs into tender, juicy perfection using a simple smoking technique. The 3-2-1 method involves smoking the ribs for three hours, wrapping them to retain moisture for an additional two hours, and finishing with your favorite BBQ sauce for one last hour of flavor infusion. The result? Fall-off-the-bone beef ribs that are bursting with rich flavors from a savory dry rub and sweet finishing sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, these ribs are bound to impress any barbecue lover.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 racks of beef ribs
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
- 1 cup apple juice (divided)
- 1½ tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Spread yellow mustard over both sides of the ribs, then coat generously with dry rub. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Smoke the ribs bone side down for 3 hours.
- Mix apple juice and BBQ sauce; spritz the mixture on the ribs every half hour.
- After 3 hours, wrap the ribs in aluminum foil with more apple juice and BBQ sauce; smoke for another 2 hours.
- Unwrap and coat with a mixture of remaining BBQ sauce, honey, and brown sugar before smoking for an additional hour.
- Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rack of beef ribs (230g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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