At 225 degrees Farhenheit, ribs will take approximately 6 hours to cook. These 6 hours are broken down into 3 stages in the 3-2-1 method, which I outline below. However, note that I said approximately 6 hours. Actual cook time is when the ribs reach an internal temp of 190-195 degrees F.
Here’s how to trim the ribs, give you easy wet and dry rub recipes, and then walk you through the 3-2-1 method of smoking ribs specifically on a Traeger grill.
A very popular process for smoking ribs is called the 3-2-1 method. And for a good reason! It breaks the entire six-hour cooking process into three steps…
The best temperature to smoke ribs is 225 or 250 degrees F. Either temp will produce tender, mouthwatering results. The main difference is how long it will take to reach the ideal internal temperature…
