Steve's Bodacious Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin 
• 0.1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 
• 2 tablespoons paprika 
• 2 pounds hickory wood chips 
• 5 pounds pork spareribs 
• 1 tablespoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• roasting pan

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, cumin, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Apply liberally to the ribs.
2. Place ribs in a large roasting pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Remove ribs from the refrigerator 1 hour before smoking.
4. Prepare an outdoor smoker, bringing the temperature to 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C).
5. Smoke ribs for 6 to 8 hours, adding wood chips to maintain a steady smoke (approximately one handful every 30 to 45 minutes). Ribs are done when crispy outside and tender inside.
6. Remove from smoker, and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.