Reply #12: answers

[matcom]

first let me preface this by saying that my father-in-law is from west Texas (yeah i know) but he tells me that MY ribs are the BEST he has EVER had (*pats self on back*)

Answers:

Yes, the rub should permeate for AT LEAST 1/2 hour - longer if practical

The lemon juice adds acidity to the sauce and will help to 'cut' it into the meat

ABSOLUTELY NO SAUCE until you are 30 minutes away from being done. when 30 minutes out, baste a thin layer on both sides about every 8 minutes or so.

4 hours (with a hot fire) is the MINIMUM they should be cooked. as long as you are on indirect heat (or smoking) the longer the better.

:hi:

ON EDIT: IF YOU BOIL THESE BABY'S BEFOREHAND I WILL PERSONALLY HUNT YOU DOWN AND SMOKE YOU! :D