soak hickory wood chips in water, about 30 minutes.

drain wood chips, and place over heat source.

mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.

combine wet ingredients in a different bowl for basting.

rub dry mix onto ribs, ensuring you spread evenly.

cover and place over indirect heat for 2 1/2 hours.

bast two or three times throughout the cooking process.

when the ribs are done, bast one last time.