Do you add liquid when wrapping ribs?

The idea is to cook the meat most of the way, then seal the meat tightly in foil with just a little water, juice, wine, or beer. Apple juice is popular. Some people add margarine and sugars like honey or agave. The liquid mixes with the juices that drip from the meat and gently braises the meat.

Should I spritz 321 ribs?

Many people use the 321 rib method of cooking ribs where they are wrapped for 2 hours of the cook to help retain moisture. If you do not wrap, then spritzing is advised in order to help retain moisture (or add some back.)

How much liquid do you add to wrap ribs?

Remove the ribs from the grill and wrap the ribs in aluminum foil. Before you seal it up, add ¼ cup of apple juice. Doing this will expedite the cooking process of breaking down the meat and render off the fat. Seal it up tight so no liquids leak.

Can I spritz ribs with beer?

Can You Spritz Ribs With Beer? Use a few drops of root beer to bind your rub to the ribs. Add moderate amounts of R Butts R Smokin’ Ozark Heat BBQ Rub to meat. The rub can now be placed in the smoker, bone side up, once it appears wet on the surface of the ribs.

How much apple juice do you put on ribs?

Pour 1/2 cup of apple juice in each foil pack through opening, seal, and place back on smoker or grill for 1 hour. Remove ribs from foil and place ribs back in smoker and continue to cook until ribs have a slight bend when lifted from one end, 1 to 2 hours more, squirting with apple juice every hour.

Can you spritz ribs with apple cider vinegar?

A spritz is simply a spray bottle with liquid. In our case, it’s equal parts apple cider vinegar and water (you can also add equal parts apple cider vinegar and apple juice for a little more sweetness). Start spritzing after the first 90 minutes.

How often do I spray ribs with apple juice?

In our case, it’s equal parts apple cider vinegar and water (you can also add equal parts apple cider vinegar and apple juice for a little more sweetness). Start spritzing after the first 90 minutes. After those first 90 minutes, I’ll then spritz every 30 minutes for the next 90 minutes.

Is apple juice good for ribs?

To be honest, I heard this was a secret to making ribs. The sugars from the apple juice seeps into the meat and act like salt keeping the meat moist and tender. And it certainly was! With the addition of your favorite barbeque sauce, you too can make ribs that are finger-lickin’ good!