Preheat the oven to 350 deg F

Remove the membrane covering the bones by slipping a dull knife under it.

Then, using a paper towel to grip, pull the membrane away from the bones

Trim the fat from ribs and place them in a shallow roasting pan

In a small bowl combine all of the rub's ingredients

Sprinkle about half of the rub over the top of the meat and rub it in with your fingers to form an even coating.

Turn the ribs over and repeat the process

Cover the pan with foil

Bake the ribs for 2 - 2 1/2 hours, or until they’re very tender.

Carefully drain the fat from the roasting pan

While the ribs are baking, soak the wood chips

At least an hour before grilling, soak the wood chips in enough water to cover them.

Drain before using

While the ribs are cooking, make the sauce

In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the butter

Add the onion, and cook for ~ 5 minutes, or until it's just starting to become tender

Add the garlic and cook for a minute or so more

Stir in the rest of the ingredients and bring the sauce to a very slow boil

Reduce the heat and allow the sauce to simmer 20 - 25 minutes

(If using a charcoal grill)

Sprinkle the wood chips over medium coals and place the ribs on the rack directly above

Grill, covered, for ~ 10 minutes, or until the ribs have browned, turning once and brushing occasionally with sauce

(If using a gas grill)

Preheat grill to medium.

Add the wood chips according to the manufacturer's directions.

Place the ribs on grill rack.

Grill as directed above

Serve ribs with remaining sauce.