Step 1

Preheat the smoker to 225°.

Step 2

Place the ribs on a sheet tray or plate platter and coat the country-style ribs on all sides with mustard.

Step 3

Generously season all sides of the ribs in the seasoning rub.

Step 4

Add the ribs to the smoker about 1” inch apart from one another and smoke at 225° until it reaches an internal temperature of 175° or is past the dreaded stall of 150° to 170°. This takes about 3 to 4 hours. Do not forget to add the thermometer to the thickest country-style rib.

Step 5

With about 20 minutes left in the first part of the ribs are smoking, add the BBQ sauce, water, vinegar, juice, and butter to a large pot and cook over low heat until combined and the butter is melted. Keep warm

Step 6

Remove the ribs and place them in a 13x9 deep pan (this can be disposable) along with enough BBQ sauce to cover at least half of the ribs, which is about 2 ½ to 3 cups.

Step 7

Cover with foil and place back on the smoker at 250° insert the thermometer to the thickest rib and cook until it reaches at least 200° internally. This takes about 1 to 2 hours. At this stage, they are done.

Step 8

This part is optional, but I like to remove the ribs from the smoker and turn the smoker up to 400°. Place the ribs back on the grates and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 9

Serve with additional BBQ sauce.