Easy 3-2-1 BBQ Ribs

Name: Easy 3-2-1 BBQ Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 rack baby back ribs; 1 cup BBQ sauce; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp cumin powder; 2 tbsp chili powder; ½ cup brown sugar; ½ tsp dried onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup apple juice; 1 cup cold water; 1 cup apple juice or cider; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp salted butter (cut into thin slices)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:6h

The 3-2-1 method is a great way to reproduce the fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs that you love. Broken down into 3 easy stages, this recipe will become your go-to for your next barbecue rib cook-off.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:12:54 GMT