3 2 1 Ribs are a classic and easy way to get fall off the bone tender delicious ribs! This is a great fool proof recipe for a beginner, and a method that is used by lots of veterans.
Remove membrane from the back of the ribs. Insert a small knife to start peeling, and then use a paper towel to remove the rest of the way. It may come off in one piece, or a few pieces.
Coat all sides of the ribs with your favorite pork rub and set aside.
Prepare the fire in the smoker so that it reaches 225-degrees.
Place the ribs in the smoker meat side up and rib side down. Smoke for three hours total for the first stage. Rotate the ribs 180-degrees halfway through with the meat side still up.
Remove ribs from smoker and wrap in foil with liquid of choice. Return to the smoker with the meat side up. Maintain a temperature of 225-degrees. For the second stage smoke the ribs for 2 hours.
Remove the ribs from the foil, baste with BBQ sauce if desired, and return meat side up. Smoke one last final hour or until the ribs reach an internal temperature of 165-degrees.
Once done, remove from grill then tent a few minutes. Slice the ribs into individual ribs, or a half rack for serving.
Serve immediately or keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.