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Rack of BBQ ribs
Tender, glazed St. Louis style ribs

Classic 3-2-1 Style BBQ Ribs

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Perfect ribs shouldn't fall off the bone—they should have a clean 'bite'. This recipe follows the principles of the classic 3-2-1 method: smoke/bake to set the crust, wrap to tenderize in steam, and glaze to finish. The result is tender but textured ribs.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 2 hrs 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 850 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Butter knife (for membrane)
  • Heavy Foil
  • Baking Sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Mustard

Instructions

1 ✓

Remove membrane from bone side using a knife and paper towel.

Tip: Crucial for tenderness.
2 ✓

Rub meat generously.

Tip: Creates the bark.
3 ✓

Wrap in double foil. Bake at 300°F for 2-2.5 hours.

Tip: Steams the meat in its own juices.
4 ✓

Unwrap, glaze, and bake/grill at 400°F for 15 mins.

Tip: Sets the glaze.

Recipe FAQ

Remove the membrane?
Yes! It gets tough and blocks flavor. Peel it off the bone side.
No BBQ sauce?
Mix ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 rack St. Louis or Baby Back Ribs (approx 3 lbs)
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Dry Rub (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic)