How Long To Smoke Baby Back Ribs At 225?

Smoke your ribs at 225° F for 3 hours.

It normally takes about 6 hours to fully smoke a rack of ribs, so if you want to just smoke them, leave them in there for about 6 hours, giving them a liquid spray (apple juice, beer, even water) about every hour.

Otherwise, this is only the first step of the process.

How long should I smoke baby back ribs?

Shut the smoker and do NOT open it until time is up.

The average baby back ribs should take about three hours and 15 minutes. Your ribs will be exponentially better if you maintain the internal temperature at an even 225ºF and you keep the door closed at all times.”

What is the best temperature to smoke ribs?

Heat the smoker to 250 degrees F or so. Try to maintain 225-250 degrees F during the entire smoking process. The ribs are done when the internal temperature reaches 175-180, but the best way to tell when ribs are done is to follow #3.

What is the 2 2 1 method for ribs?

Trust me, you won’t taste it a bit when the ribs are done. So why are they called 2-2-1 ribs? Because you smoke them uncovered for 2 hours, then smoke them wrapped in foil for another 2 hours, and finally finish them off uncovered for another hour.

How do you know when ribs are done smoking?

Bend Test: When ribs are done cooking, they’re flexible but don’t fall apart. To check, hold the rack from the end with a pair of tongs. The other end should bend towards the ground and cracks may form in the crust.