Cut ribs down to a size manageable for your equipment. Remove membrane from the back of ribs, it typically starts to loosens with a knife, and then you can peel off fairly easily with your fingers.
Boil ribs in a stock pot of water and some salt for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from water and let cool completely
When ribs are at room temperature, pa t dry and massage both sides with spice rub. And get your hot smoker going, you want to shoot for a temperature of about 225°FPlace ribs on an oiled rack and smoke for about 2 hours Remove ribs, and place them in foil, add some water and wrap tightly. Return to smoke for 2 hours Remove ribs from foil and coat with a layer of barbecue sauce, return to smoke for 15 minutes. Repeat this step two more times.
Remove from smoker and let rest 20 minutes.