• 2 racks Smithfield Spareribs, membrane removed,
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt (for dry rub),
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar (for dry rub),
  • 3 tbsp white sugar,
  • 3 tbsp black pepper (for dry rub),
  • 2 tbsp chili powder,
  • 4 tsp garlic powder,
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper (for dry rub),
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar,
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar,
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar (for sauce),
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce,
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper (for sauce),
  • 2 tsp kosher salt (for sauce),
  • 1 tsp black pepper,
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MAIN DISH

Virginia Barbecued Spareribs

  1.  About one hour before smoking, make the dry rub. Combine salt, sugars, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne in small bowl; mix well. Generously coat both sides of ribs with rub. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2.  Meanwhile, make the sauce. Whisk together all ingredients in bowl.
  3.  Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 250oF.
  4.  Place the ribs, meaty side up, over a drip pan and cook for 4 ½ to 5 ½ hours until very tender, basting with barbecue sauce every hour. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.
  5.  Serve ribs with remaining barbecue sauce.

Recipe provided by BBQ Pit Master Tuffy Stone

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