3 tablespoons kosher salt |
3 tablespoons whole black peppercorns |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 1/2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds |
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds |
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds |
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds |
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
2 -3 meaty pork spare rib racks, trimmed of excess fat (6-7 pounds) |
hickory chips, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes |