Gregg's Smoked Spare Ribs

Ingredients

2 racks of pork spare ribs, trimmed of fat and membranes

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons Emeril's Essence®

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon cumin

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon cayenne

Your favorite bar-b-que sauce

1. Stir all of the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl until combined.

2. Rub the seasoning mixture all over both sides of the racks of spare ribs, then wrap them in plastic wrap. Place them on a baking sheet and refrigerate overnight.

3. Soak the wood chips of your choice in water for 2-3 hours and drain.

4. Prepare your smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

5. Unwrap the ribs, place them on the grill of the smoker and cook for 1 1/2 hours, replacing coals as needed during the cooking time.

6. Remove the ribs from the grill and remove the smoker pan or box.

7. Return the ribs to the grill and slather with bar-b-que sauce. Cook the ribs, turning and basting them once until done, about 10-15 minutes.

The robust, smoky flavor of these ribs goes perfectly with Mosby Primativo!

Serves 4