Cookbook:Texas Style Barbecue Ribs

| Texas cuisine

Mop

 * 1 cup apple cider vinegar
 * ⅓ cup honey
 * ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
 * 2 tbsp cayenne pepper

Rub

 * 6 tbsp dark brown sugar
 * 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
 * 2 tbsp smoked paprika
 * 2 tbsp kosher salt
 * 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
 * 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
 * 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
 * 2 tbsp garlic powder
 * 2 tbsp onion powder
 * 2 tbsp dried rosemary
 * 2 tbsp dried thyme

Other

 * 2 slabs St. Louis style pork ribs

Procedure

 * 1) Combine all Mop ingredients and place in a spray bottle. Combine all Rub ingredients and massage into pork. Refrigerate pork overnight.
 * 2) The next day, place hickory chunks into the firebox of a smoker. Heat to 225°F.
 * 3) Place ribs in smoker and cook, spraying with Mop often.
 * 4) Grill ribs on high, turning often, spraying grilled side every time it's turned, until well browned on both sides.
 * 5) Remove and let rest 7 minutes.
 * 6) Slice into one rib portions and place in a large stainless steel bowl. Pour in about ½ cup of Mop and toss to coat ribs. Serve warm.