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Start smoker on 225 degrees F. I used a Traeger Timberline 1300
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Trim all ribs of any excess fat.
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Remove membrane using a paper towel from back of rib rack (this allows more flavor throughout the ribs)
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Cover with light layer of mustard
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Sprinkle racks generously with rub on both sides
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Place ribs directly on smoker and smoke, spritzing with apple juice every 30 minutes, until internal temp reads 160 degrees F. I use my Thermoworks Thermapen MK4 for this step.
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Lay ribs upside down on foil
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Add brown sugar (LOTS!), butter, honey, apple juice and a dash of apple cider vinegar
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Double wrap in foil and place back in smoker and cook at 225 until internal temp reads 204 degrees F.
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Remove from foil (watch out for steam!) and if desired, sauce ribs generously and return to smoker for an additional 30 minutes or until sauce tightens.
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Slice between rib bones and serve