Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 slab St. Louis pork spareribs
• 5 tbsp Barbecue Rub
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup blackstrap
• 1/4 cup light molasses
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Large hickory chunks

Procedure

1. Massage ribs with Rub. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Combine remaining ingredients except for hickory in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat until reduced by 1/2.
3. Place chunks in firebox of 250° smoker.
4. Place ribs in smoker and cook, brushing often with tomato mixture and changing chunks as needed, for 5-6 hours.
5. Brush ribs generously with mixture and grill on high heat, brushing repeatedly until well browned on both sides.
6. Remove and let rest 10 minutes. Serve.