Instructions

1. 1
   Combine ¼ cup of the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Rub meat side of ribs with this mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. 2
   Combine remaining ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until reduced by half. Set aside.
3. 3
   Place a ¼ cup each hickory and applewood chunks in the bottom of a roasting pan. Place a rack in the pan and place ribs on the rack.
4. 4
   Cover roasting pan with aluminum foil and place in the center of a 200°F oven and cook 6 hours, brushing with sauce every hour.
5. 5
   Take ribs and remove foil. Brush meat side liberally with sauce and place under a preheated broiler until well browned.
6. 6
   Slice into 1-rib portions and serve warm with remaining sauce.
7. 7
   Place enough hickory and applewood into the firebox of your friendly neighborhood smoker to keep the temperature around 200°F.
8. 8
   Place ribs in smoker and cook 6 hours, brushing with sauce every hour.
9. 9
   Brush meat side liberally with sauce and place meat side down on a high grill until well browned.
10. 10
    Remove, slice into 1-rib portions, and serve with remaining sauce.