BBQ Ribs 1991 World BBQ Contest Winner Memphis in May

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      4 ts Paprika                             2 ts Ground black pepper
      2 ts Salt                                1 ts Cayenne
      2 ts Onion powder

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      6 tb Salt                                4 c  White vinegar
      6 tb Black pepper                        4 c  Water
      6 ts Chili powder                        1    Large yellow onion; diced
      4 c  Ketchup                           1/2 c  Sorghum molasses

  DRY RUB DIRECTIONS: Mix in jar, cover and shake well to mix. Sprinkle rub
  liberally on ribs. Allow to stand 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature
  until rub appears wet.

  RIB SMOKING DIRECTIONS: Prepare smoker for long, slow cooking using hickory
  chips for flavor. Cook ribs, bone side down at 230 degrees for 2 hours
  using indirect heat. Turn and cook 1 more hour. During last 15 minutes,
  baste with BBQ sauce diluted by 1/2 with water. Serve ribs with warm
  undiluted sauce on the side.

  BBQ SAUCE DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to
  a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring every 10
  minutes or so. Pour into sterilized jars, seal and let stand for 2 to 6
  weeks before using.