2 tablespoons ancho chili powder |
2 tablespoons smoked paprika |
2 tablespoons dried oregano |
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder |
1 tablespoon garlic powder |
1 tablespoon ground mustard |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
2 tablespoons kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
2 (3-pound) slabs pork spareribs |
hickory chips |
southwest barbecue sauce, recipe follows |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1 yellow onion, diced |
3 cloves garlic, diced |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
2 tablespoons reserved spice rub |
2 cups ketchup |
1/4 cup water |
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar |
1/2 cup peach nectar |
1/2 cup light brown sugar |
2 tablespoons dry mustard |
1 lemon, juiced |
1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |