Rib Smoking Time Calculator
Smoking time for ribs. Spare ribs: 5-6 hours (3-2-1 method). Baby back ribs: 4-5 hours (2-2-1 method). St Louis cut: 5-6 hours. At 110-120°C (225-250°F). Done when meat pulls back from bones 1cm.
Rib Smoking Time Calculator
Smoking time for ribs. Spare ribs: 5-6 hours (3-2-1 method).
By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026
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Smoking time for ribs. Spare ribs: 5-6 hours (3-2-1 method).
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