Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        thickly-cut ribs
   1      tablespoon    hot chile powder
   2      tablespoons   paprika
   1      tablespoon    onion salt
   1      tablespoon    garlic salt
   1      tablespoon    ground basil
   1 1/2  tablespoons   dry mustard
   1 1/2  tablespoons   freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Combine dry ingredients and rub into ribs before cooking. Bring smoker temperature up to 275F. Smoke ribs for 2 1/2 hours, reduce temperature to 225F, and cook for an additional 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. Baste every two hours with a mixture of dry rub and vinegar to taste.