Tracy Lawrence Ribs Recipe

Combine hickory chips with water to cover and let soak for 4 to 6 hours. In a bowl combine sugar and seasonings and rub over ribs. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Preheat a grill with a center drip pan until hot. Put drained hickory chips on top of hot coals. Cut ribs into serving pieces and grill, covered, over moderate heat for 45 to 50 minutes, or until well colored. Brush occasionally with whiskey glaze during last 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put ribs in a baking pan and drizzle with remaining glaze and pan drippings, adding a little water or beer if desired. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes.

Glaze: In a saucepan combine all ingredients well and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.