Clyde's Best Ribs

 Ingredients

2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
 4-5 lbs pork spareribs


 Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, cumin, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
Stir above together and mix very well

Trim excess fat off ribs then apply rub liberally to the ribs pressing into meat
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate ribs overnight then remove them from the refrigerator 1 hour before smoking

Prepare an outdoor smoker for 200 to 225 degrees
Smoke ribs for 6 to 8 hours or until crispy outside and tender inside the meat will pull away from the bone when done by the smoking method

Oven Method

Preheat over to 325
Prepare as above except  completely wrap with plastic wrap then tin foil and place in a refrigerator overnight
Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking
Place in a shallow pan or on a cookie sheet with a lip.
Bake for 1.5 hrs checking after 1 hr. You can add liquid smoke to enhance flavor

         ENJOY!!!