For the rub:
Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Brush both sides of the racks with oil and rub with the spice mixture. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
In a large pot over low heat, add all the mop ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
Remove the ribs from the refrigerator 45 minutes before smoking to allow them to come to room temperature. Add the mix of hickory and applewood chips to the smoker according to package instructions. Heat a smoker to 220 degrees F. Put the apple cider in a small heatproof pan in the smoker.
Put the ribs directly on the smoker rack. Smoke for 6 hours, brushing the ribs with the mop every hour for the first 5 hours. During the last hour, brush the ribs with the North Carolina Barbecue Sauce every 10 minutes. Remove the ribs to a serving platter and serve.
For the BBQ Sauce:
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the ketchup and water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes.
Carefully transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator, stored in a tightly sealed container.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1648.53 Kcal (6902 kJ)
Calories from fat	838.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	93.19g	143%
Cholesterol	61.33mg	20%
Sodium	4437.1mg	185%
Potassium	951.9mg	20%
Total Carbs	173.32g	58%
Sugars	93.01g	372%
Dietary Fiber	10.3g	41%
Protein	28.06g	56%
Vitamin C	38.6mg	64%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	7.7mg	43%
Calcium	245.1mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.6 Kcal (706 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.53g	143%
Cholesterol	6.27mg	20%
Sodium	453.79mg	185%
Potassium	97.35mg	20%
Total Carbs	17.73g	58%
Sugars	9.51g	372%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	41%
Protein	2.87g	56%
Vitamin C	4mg	64%
Iron	0.8mg	43%
Calcium	25.1mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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