Step 1

Rinse the ribs with cold water. Use a knife and paper towel to remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Trim off any loose pieces of meat or fat.

Step 2

Apply a thin coat of mustard, olive oil, or hot sauce to the ribs. Season generously with your favorite pork dry rub, and pat down gently to ensure it sticks.

Step 3

Smoke the ribs for 3 hours at 225 degrees, spritzing with apple juice every 30 minutes to keep the surface of the ribs moist.

Step 4

Remove the ribs from the smoker and place them on the heavy duty aluminum foil. Drizzle honey and brown sugar on the top of the ribs. Fold up the sides of the foil to create a sealed pouch. Before closing the pouch, pour in 1/4 cup apple juice. Return the pouch to the smoker and cook at 225 for another 2 hours.

Step 5

Remove the pouch of ribs from the smoker. Unwrap the ribs and coat the top with a generous coat of BBQ sauce. Return to the smoker uncovered for 15-30 minutes, or until the sauce looks solid and tacky. Remove from the smoker, slice into individual ribs, and enjoy!