Cookbook:Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients

 * 1 slab St. Louis pork spareribs
 * 5 tbsp Barbecue Rub
 * ½ cup apple cider vinegar
 * ½ cup tomato paste
 * ¼ cup blackstrap molasses
 * ¼ cup light molasses
 * 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 * Large hickory chunks

Procedure

 * 1) Massage ribs with the barbecue 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 ½.
 * 3) Place hickory chunks in firebox of 250°F (120°C) smoker.
 * 4) Place ribs in smoker and cook, brushing often with tomato mixture and changing the hickory 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.