CCIT-Style Baby Back Ribs
(source: this is Dan Lewis' award-winning ribs that I tried at the 2019 CCIT spring picnic; he says it was a modified version of Chris Lilly's recipe)

Prep Time:1 hr
Cook Time:5 hrs

Rub Ingredients (double if cooking 2 racks):

Ribs: Prepare Ribs:
  1. Cut each full rack of ribs in half.
  2. Salt ribs 12-24 hrs before (dry brine).
  3. Bring smoker to between 225-275 F, e.g., using hickory or cherry wood.
  4. Apply thin coat of yellow mustard.
  5. Apply generous rub.
  6. Smoke ribs until bark forms (3 hrs).
  7. Optionally mist with apple cider vinegar or water as they cook.
  8. After bark has formed, remove from smoker and place in foil with:
  9. Wrap tightly in foil and place back on smoker until toothpick yields a gentle toothy feel when poking near the rib bones (2 hrs).
Serves: 1-2 racks