Smoked BBQ Ribs

Smoked BBQ Ribs

I wanted to try a recipe for Smoked BBQ Ribs and they were just as amazing!

Last summer I made Smoked Jerk Ribs with Caribbean Rum Sauce using the 3-2-1 smoking method on my Traeger pellet grill.

They still make me drool a little when I think about them.

Caribbean Jerk Ribs with Rum BBQ Sauce

How to make Smoked BBQ Ribs

This rib recipe is very simple with very few ingredients, which is always a bonus.

Cut a rack of ribs in half, pat with paper towels, and season with your favorite BBQ seasoning on all sides.

Cutting the rack in half will come in handy later when we wrap them in foil… stay tuned.

Smoked BBQ Ribs

Into a smoker or pellet grill set to 225 degrees they go for 3 hours. This is the first part of the “3”-2-1 cooking method 😉

Smoked BBQ Ribs

Now for the 2 part of the 3 -“2”-1…wrapping them in foil.

Now you have a choice here about adding a Tablespoon of water or beer.

The liquid will steam the rib meat making it fall off the bone tender.

I asked the husband which we should use, water or beer?

And he gave me a look as if to say “Duh…beer!”

Also, a helpful hint is to find a foil wrapping buddy.

It makes it a bit easier with two people helping 🙂

Smoked BBQ Ribs

The foil packets will go back into the smoker for another 2 hours.

Smoked BBQ Ribs

The last part of the 3-2-1 method is unwrapping them from the foil, putting them back in the smoker and brushing them with BBQ sauce for 1 more hour.

Smoked BBQ Ribs

Smoked BBQ Ribs using this method makes the most tender and flavorful ribs I have ever tried!

Smoked BBQ Ribs

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Smoked BBQ Ribs

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We also made these ribs with Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos!

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

You may also want to try BBQ Pulled Pork on the smoker too!

BBQ Pulled Pork

Smoked Caramelized Onion and Bacon Flatbreads

Smoked Caramelized Onion and Bacon Flatbreads

Smoked Caribbean Jerk Chicken Thighs

Smoked Caribbean Jerk Chicken Thighs

Pomegranate Molasses BBQ Ribs

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Smoked BBQ Ribs

Smoked ribs using the 3-2-1 cooking method

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword 3 2 1, BBQ, best, Easy, Pellet Grill, pork, Recipe, Ribs, smoked, Smoker Recipes, TikTok, Traeger
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 4 people
Calories 512 kcal
Author Cheri Renee

Ingredients

  • 1 full rack pork ribs (approx. 3 pounds)
  • BBQ seasoning
  • 2 Tbsps water or beer
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Cut the ribs in half, pat dry with a paper towel, and season all sides with BBQ seasoning.

  2. Place the ribs in a smoker set to 225 degrees for 3 hours.

  3. Wrap each rib half in foil and add 1 Tbsp water or beer to each foil packet. Place the foil wrapped ribs back into the smoker for 2 more hours.

  4. Unwrap the ribs, place back on the smoker for 1 more hour, brushing with the BBQ sauce periodically.

  5. Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

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