Step 1

Preheat your BBQ or smoker to 120C/250F and set the BBQ up for indirect cooking (see note 1). I use applewood to smoke as I love the flavour of applewood with pork.

Step 2

Whilst the BBQ is preheating prepare the ribs and make the rub. Take the ribs out of the fridge an hour before you want to start cooking.

Step 3

Remove the membrane from the inside of the ribs. (See note 2)

Step 4

Now make the rub, place all of the rub ingredients in a bowl and mix together until fully combined.

Step 5

Pat the ribs dry with some kitchen roll and sprinkle over 1 tbsp of the rub over each rack of ribs (2 tbsp in total). We don't want too much seasoning at this stage as we want the flavour of the smoke to penetrate the rib, creating a lovely bark.

Step 6

Once the BBQ is up to temperature then place a pan (or foil tray) in the BBQ underneath where the ribs will be placed and pour in some water or weak chicken stock. (see note 3)

Step 7

Add the ribs to the BBQ, close the lid, and leave them to smoke for 2 hours.

Step 8

Whilst the ribs are cooking make the mop. Add all the mop ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined.

Step 9

After 2 hours, remove the ribs from the BBQ, mop them once and wrap them in foil tightly then place back on the BBQ for a further 1-2 hours, checking on them after 1 hour (see note 4).

Step 10

Take the ribs off and allow them to rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Step 11

When you're ready to serve mop the ribs then sprinkle on the remaining dry rub. Slice them up and devour.