Step 1

Remove the ribs from the package

Step 2

Rinse under cold water

Step 3

Allow to drain on paper towel

Step 4

Remove skirt, brisket bone, and end piece to square them up and create the St. Louis style spare ribs.

Step 5

Apply mustard to bone side of ribs

Step 6

Pour on about ¼ cup of rib rub and spread to cover over meat.

Step 7

Repeat mustard and rub on meaty side of ribs.

Step 8

Setup smoker for cooking at 230 °F using indirect heat with hickory or other favorite smoking wood.

Step 9

Place ribs directly on smoker grate bone side down.

Step 10

Smoke for 3 hours.

Step 11

After 3 hours, wrap in foil and place back into smoker for 2 hours.

Step 12

After 2 hours, unwrap and place back into smoker for a final hour.

Step 13

Brush on sauce if desired during last hour of cooking.

Step 14

Slice the ribs between the bones and serve with warm sauce on the side.