Preheat your smoker to about 275°.
Remove the membrane on the back of the ribs and then use a boning knife to separate them into individual ribs.
Generously season all 4 sides of each rib with Pork Protocol or your favorite BBQ rub.
Place the ribs on the smoker lying on their side for about 90 minutes (or until they reach an internal temperature near 165°), flipping them over halfway.
Transfer the ribs to a foil pan. Add pats of butter, brown sugar, honey, and your favorite BBQ sauce and gently mix to incorporate.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and return to the smoker for another 60-90 minutes, until they've reached between 200°-208° internally.
Optionally, you can uncover the pans for the last half hour to allow the BBQ sauce to set up a little and caramelize.
