DRY RUB 4 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
BBQ SAUCE 6 tablespoons salt to taste?
6 tablespoons pepper
6 tablespoons chili powder
4 cups ketchup
4 cans vinegar
4 cans water
1 large onion — diced
1/2 can molasses
DRY RUB-MIX ALL INREDIENTS TOGETHER THROUGHLY BBQ SAUCE COMBINE INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN. BERING TO A ROLLING BOIL, REDUCE HEAT AND SIMER 1 1/2 HRS, STIRRING EVERY 10 MIN OR SO. POUR INTO STERILIZED CANNING JARS, SEAL ADN LET STAND 2-6 WEEKS BEFORE USE.
PREPARATION SPRINKLE DRY RUB LIBERALLY OVER THE RIBS, ALLOW TO STAND 20-30 MIN AT ROOM TEMP UNTIL RIBS APPEARS WET. PREPARE A SMOKER FOR LONG SLOW COOK <230 DEGREES. COOK RIBS, BONE DOWN FOR 2 HRS AT <230 IN AN INDIRECT HEATED COOKER. TURN AND COOK FOR 2 MORE HRS. TURN AND COOK ONE MORE HOUR. DURING THE LAST 15 MIN BASTE WITH THE SAUCE DILUTED BY HALF WITH WATER.