Smoked Bison Back Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 slab bison back ribs
• Barbecue sauce
• for serving
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon ground rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a cooker to 230° to 250°F.

2. 2

   Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and outline them with a sharp, pointed paring knife.

3. 3

   Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl and blend well.

4. 4

   Season the ribs all over with the rub.

5. 5

   Oil the grate and place the ribs on it bone side down over indirect heat.

6. 6

   Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

7. 7

   Turn and cook for 45 minutes more, then turn and cook for another 45 minutes, or until pull-apart tender.

8. 8

   Increase the heat to 350° to 400°F.

9. 9

   Glaze the ribs with the sauce and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, being careful not to burn the ribs, then turn and glaze again and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes.

10. 10

    Repeat 2 or 3 times, if desired.

11. 11

    Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and let them rest, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 10 to 15 minutes.

12. 12

    Cut the ribs into individual pieces and serve with barbecue sauce.