1/2 cup Tailgator's Rib Rub, recipe follows
4 slabs back ribs, skin removed
1 hickory log
Basting Liquid, recipe follows
1 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup paprika
3/4 cup garlic powder
1/2 cup onion powder
1/2 cup chili powder
1/2 cup cayenne pepper
1/4 cup dried oregano
1/4 cup ground black pepper
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes hot sauce
Water