Famous Daves Legendary Pit Barbecue Ribs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to smoking ribs? ›

One advocates smoking ribs using the 3 2 1 method. This low-and-slow ribs method requires a smoking temperature of 225° F. The ribs are smoked at this temperature for three hours, tenderized in a wrap for two hours, and then finished, unwrapped, for one hour. Voila!

Reheating in the oven

To do so, place leftover ribs in a pan, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and slip it into a gentle 250-degree oven until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 130 to 140 degrees — about half an hour, give or take.

FAQ. How long should dry rub be on ribs before cooking? Anywhere from 15 minutes to 48 hours. You'll want the dry rub to sit on the ribs for at least 15 minutes to tenderize the meat and draw out the moisture, but you can refrigerate the ribs coated in the dry rub for up to 48 hours.

Remember, the goal is to infuse maximum flavor, not dry the ribs. Don't keep the ribs coated for more than 12 hours. As we stated earlier, most dry rubs contain salt, which has a dehydrating effect, so prolonging the seasoning may work against you if you keep it on too long.

Moist, gentle heat and a wet vinegary sauce can save dry ribs. Here's what to do: Make a 50/50 mixture of your favorite BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar and coat the ribs in this mixture. Then wrap the ribs tightly in foil and put them in a low oven (say 300°F) for about an hour.

You don't want to overload your ribs with smoke so you dont have to have smoke on them the whole 5-6 hours you are smoking. After letting them smoke for a 3 solid hours you want to take them off the smoker and wrap them in foil.

Most of my rib recipes (like my popular 3-2-1 Smoked Ribs and Hot and Fast Ribs) are foiled with an apple cider and butter braising liquid to keep them moist and tender while cooking on the smoker.

Preheat your oven to a temperature of around 250 ˚F. If you cooked your ribs by coating them with sauce, then add another layer of the sauce to keep the meat moist, or add a little liquid, like broth, co*ke, or beer. Place your leftover ribs in a pan and cover with foil.

Can you eat ribs cold the next day? ›

While I'm certainly guilty of eating leftover ribs right from the refrigerator, they're much better if you take the time to reheat them properly.

Depending on the heat of your grill, your ribs should take about 1 ½ to 2 hours in total. Use visual cues to know when your ribs are done—you want them to be tender and easily pierced with a fork, but not completely falling off the bone.

Place ribs, meat side down, in baking dishes. Cover the baking dishes with aluminum foil and place in the oven. If you are using small baby back ribs, take out after 3.5 hours. If you are using regular baby back or St. Louis style ribs, then take out after 4 hours.

We like to use olive oil, mustard, or even mayonnaise as a binder. Just lightly rub the ribs down with your preferred binder, it does not need to be a thick layer. Just enough to hold your seasoning.

Apply liberally to meat before cooking to add a wallop of flavor. When cooked at high heat, our spice rubs will create a delicious crust that locks in the flavor and juices of your meat. The intensity of the spices will mellow with cooking so sprinkle with abandon.