All that I do is take and cover them with my rub..No wood in the smoker. A smoker that is seasoned right. Gives ribs and chicken all the taste they need.
And put them in the smoker for 5 hours. Turns out tender and juicy ..
Smoker is a SmokinTex.
Pete
Ps this is the cheap ribs from Kroger. $12 per 10 lbs

These are baby backs.