Smoking spare ribs 3-2-1

225 degrees is our go-to temperature when smoking ribs.

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It’s a low enough temperature to yield perfect results, but not so low that you have to worry about food safety issues. In our ultimate guide, we’ll talk about the best methods for smoking ribs at 225 degrees.

How Long To Smoke Ribs at 225 Degrees Fahrenheit

Baby back ribs are usually done in about 5 hours when smoked at 225 degrees.

Since spare ribs are larger, they benefit from an extra hour on the grill. If you’re going to wrap the ribs, we would suggest the 3-2-1 method for spare ribs and the 2-2-1 or 3-1-1 method for baby backs.

Understanding Pork Ribs

There are several different types of pork ribs.

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All of them need to cook for a long time if the meat is going to achieve the proper texture. However, it’s best if you understand the differences between them before firing up the grill.

Spare ribs are thick, meaty ribs that come from the lower section of the rib cage, around the belly.

Bacon is cut from the same region, which should give you some idea about

how long do i smoke spare ribs at 225

how long do i smoke pork ribs