Step 1

Fill smoker with hickory pellets and turn on to 230ºF (see note).

Step 2

Combine the BBQ sauce, pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Rub the BBQ sauce mixture onto the Ribs.

Step 4

Place Ribs on the lowest grate of the smoker and smoke for 2 hours.

Step 5

After the 2 hours, combine water and vinegar and spray or brush on the Ribs every hour for 3 more hours or until the ribs register 205-210ºF.

Step 6

Remove Ribs from the smoker and wrap in parchment paper or foil. Let rest for at least 30 minutes up to an hour.