Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***DRY RUB***
   4      teaspoons     paprika
   2      teaspoons     salt
   2      teaspoons     onion powder
   2      teaspoons     ground black pepper
   1      teaspoon      cayenne sauce-----
   6      tablespoons   salt
          tablespoon    black pepper
          teaspoon      chili powder
          cup           ketchup
          cup           white vinegar
          cup           water
          large         yellow onion -- diced
     1/2  cup           sorghum molasses

Preparation:

DRY RUB DIRECTIONS: Mix in jar, cover and shake well to mix. Sprinkle rub liberally over and into the surface. RIB SMOKING DIRECTIONS: Prepare smoker for long, slow cooking using hickory, mesquite is also very good. Some people prefer to do back ribs using some of the wood of the fruit trees, apple, pear, etc. BBQ SAUCE DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Allow to cool for at least one hour to allow the flavors to blend.