How to Make 3-2-1 Ribs

These smoked 3-2-1 ribs are tender, flavorful, and easy to make. This step-by-step method guarantees perfect ribs with smoky flavor, sticky glaze, that are fall-off-the-bone tender.

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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Coat with mustard, then apply a generous layer of pork rub on all sides. Get into every corner.

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Smoke ribs bone-side down for 3 hours. No wrapping yet - just pure smoke.

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Wrap each rack tightly in foil with 1 cup apple juice beside the ribs. Cook for 2 hours.

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Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, and return to the smoker for 30–60 minutes to set the glaze.

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Rest ribs for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

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How to Make 3-2-1 Ribs

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These smoked 3-2-1 ribs are tender, flavorful, and easy to make. This step-by-step method guarantees perfect ribs with smoky flavor, sticky glaze, that are fall-off-the-bone tender.

-pork ribs -mustard -pork rub -apple juice -barbecue sauce

INGREDIENTS

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Coat with mustard, then apply a generous layer of pork rub on all sides. Get into every corner.

Smoke ribs bone-side down for 3 hours. No wrapping yet - just pure smoke.

Wrap each rack tightly in foil with 1 cup apple juice beside the ribs. Cook for 2 hours.

Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, and return to the smoker for 30–60 minutes to set the glaze.

Rest ribs for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

Sticky, smoky ribs that fall off the bone. You’ll want to make these again.

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