Smoked Barbecue Ribs

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This recipe is from paul kirk, seven time world bbq champion. he is known as the baron of bbq. i found the recipe in the june 2009 edition of americanway magazine.

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Steps

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Combine all of the spices with the sugar and blend well forming a bbq spice mix to use as a rub.

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Trim the ribs of any excess fat and remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.

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Season the ribs all over with the spice mix.

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Place ribs bone side down in an enclosed smoker preheated to 230 degrees fahrenheit.

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Turn the ribs and baste with apple juice every hour for 4 to 5 hours , or until you can take two side by side ribs and tear them apart easily.

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During the last 30 minutes of smoking you will need to start glazing the ribs on both sides with bbq sauce of your choice , every 10 minutes.

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Remove the ribs from the smoker , cover and let rest for 10-15 minutes.

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Serve hot.

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Ingredients

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garlic salt, onion salt, sugar, paprika, ground annatto seed, fresh coarse ground black pepper, cayenne, ground celery seed, spareribs, apple juice