Smoking ribs can be tricky because there isn’t always a great place to insert a thermometer probe, but you can easily smoke beef ribs in an electric smoker. All you need to do is set the smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and use the 3-2-1 method for smoking ribs.
A general rule of thumb for the 3-2-1 method is to prepare 2-3 racks of ribs and do the majority of the cooking during the beginning of the process. The sooner you get the smoking started, the more intense the flavor of smoke you are going to get in your ribs. If you are smoking only 1 rack, you may find the ribs to be done before the 6 hours, resulting in overcooked ribs. For 1-2 racks, a 2-2-1 method should work better.
The 3-2-1 Method for Cooking with an Electric Smoker
Preheat your smoker. Fill up the water pan with water and the smoker box with wood chips. While the smoker is preheating, prepare the ribs. Remove membrane from the inside of the ribs so that your spices and seasonings can really flavor the meat. Once you’ve rubbed the ribs, you’re ready to smoke.
3. Smoke your ribs directly on the racks for 3 hours at 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the ribs from the racks and tightly wrap them in aluminum foil. Before closing the aluminum foil pocket, pour a little apple juice, wine, beer, or any other favorite flavor (about 1/8 of a cup) into the packet to enhance the steam process that will tenderize the ribs. Place them back in the smoker for 2 hours.
. Remove the ribs and coat both sides of the beef ribs with BBQ sauce of your choice. Then, Put the ribs directly on the racks for 1 hour.
After a total of six hours of smoking, You will be able to enjoy a hillbilly cooked meal of beef ribs that are tender which will fall of the bones.
If you are a hillbilly cook who is on a budget, beef ribs are more of a bargain than pork ribs.
My next blog will be selecting the right wood chips for smoking beef ribs.
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