Baby back ribs

[LindellProStaf]

I finally put an oven thermostat in my frig electric smoker so I can now control my heat so much better it is like a new smoker. Of course I got the idea on this site. Well now I want to know how you guys do your baby backs. I have always just winged it and they were better some times than others. They always got eaten though.... :-) Does the 3-2-1 mean smoke for 3 hours, wrap in foil (in smoker)for 2 hours, and then 1 hour unwrapped in smoker?

[reinhard1]

i used to wing it myself and was satisfied most of the time with a few screw-ups. i think it was ThirdEye who brought up the 3-2-1 method but i think it was designed for spareribs. i have been doing the 2-1-1 method for baby backs.

step one is two hours on indirect heat with no foil

step two is one hour with foil on indirect heat

step three is one hour over direct heat applying the sauce to get a good glaze. i'm i mopper using a thin sauce that is very simple 1/3 ketchup-1/3 western salad dressing with bacon-and one third apple juice. i also spray the ribs once in awhile in step one with apple juice and brandy mix.

i do this with my CharrGriller barrel type smoker/grill with the fire box on the side. this allows me to maintain the temp around 200 to 225. using the fire box for the first two steps i then take the ribs off the grill temprarily and have enough coals ready to go in the chimney and place them in the barrel and spread them out. put the ribs back on the grill for the final step 3. this isn't exactly the way it works everytime but it's pretty close. [of course i do apply rub a couple of hours before i put the ribs on the grill]. good luck.

[LindellProStaf]

Hey thanks Reinhard. I too like to use a little brandy when smoking or grilling.... I will try the thin mop sauce you use. That looks like a good combo of flavor. I do a rub of a heavy sprinkling on of garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika, and pack on lots of brown sugar and usually do it overnight. If I am pressed for time as in a quick decision to smoke something I do it for a few hours. Hey I really enjoy reading yours and third eyes comments. There are many other great guys on this site that are fun to read also. Have a happy 4th. I am going to do 2 racks of ribs for my brother and his wife who are coming up for the festivities. I am smoking salmon tomorrow for the snacks.

[reinhard1]

have a great 4th with your family!!!!we do have great guy's on here that love to grill, smoke, and cook. i'm very thankfull for that myself. good luck.

[Leaky]

On the 2nd step of the 2-1-1, I like to add a splash of apple juice in the tin foil and then put them meat side down. Not sure if it make a difference putting meat side down, but the 2-1-1 is a pretty fool proof way to ensure some great BBs.

[reinhard1]

ya, i keep mine meat down all the time in the foil. let that meat suck all that goodness up. picked up 18 racks of the baby backs from Target this past week at the 2.79 price. good luck.

[LindellProStaf]

I do have some apple juice in the frig so I will use that when I wrap them up... Thanks

[Leaky]

18 Racks? You da man RH! Lets have a party!