Three Two One Ribs

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (cherrywood or applewood recommended).

2. Step 2.

   Trim excess fat and remove silverskin from the bone side of the ribs using a paper towel.

3. Step 3.

   Pat the ribs dry, then coat both sides with Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon per side).

4. Step 4.

   Apply Sweet Rub to both sides (1 tablespoon per side). Do this at least 1 hour before cooking or the night before.

5. Step 5.

   Place the ribs meat side up on the smoker. Smoke for about 3 hours.

6. Step 6.

   Combine apple cider vinegar and apple juice in a spray bottle to make the spritz.

7. Step 7.

   After the first 90 minutes, spritz the ribs every 20 to 30 minutes, minimizing lid open time.

8. Step 8.

   After 3 hours, lay out two long strips of aluminum foil. Place ribs bone side down on foil.

9. Step 9.

   Distribute 2 tablespoons of butter (4 pieces) evenly over each rack of ribs.

10. Step 10.

    Drizzle 2 tablespoons of honey over the meat side of each rack.

11. Step 11.

    Squirt a few times with the spritz, then wrap the ribs tightly in foil.

12. Step 12.

    Place wrapped ribs back on smoker meat side down for 2 more hours.

13. Step 13.

    After 2 hours wrapped, gently remove ribs from foil. Meat should be tender and bones pulling back.

14. Step 14.

    Using a silicone brush, apply BBQ sauce to the bone side, then flip and apply to the meat side.

15. Step 15.

    Place ribs back on smoker meat side up, uncovered, and cook for 1 hour.

16. Step 16.

    Remove from heat and lightly glaze with more BBQ sauce one more time. Serve immediately.