to sauce or not to sauce?

The only thang I usually 'sauce' is ribs, immediately after they are done and brought inside. Everything else gets rubbed before cooking and no sauce is needed.

I agree with GLH, sauce as you take the ribs off, while they are still hot. A good rub is all that is needed with any other smoking.

smokemullet

It's probably all in what you are used to. Agree with the ribs. My last few smokes with butts have been sauce-free, and IMO it's the only way to go! I might add a smidgen to the bun but I just love the taste of plain (with rub of course) smoked pork butt.

I like dry ribs for the most part. Sometimes I'll add sauce at the end.

But like another said on pulled pork or brisket, I use sauce once in a while as a condiment and not as an ingredient.

I suspect it is a matter of preference. My wife likes Texas Rib Ranger sauce on her ribs, while I will not ever use sauce. I want to taste the meat and the smoke and have had too many bad experiences in bbq joints. The same goes for grilled steaks. She uses all kinds of concoctions on hers, while I use a little salt and pepper. I simply like the taste of the meat. I don't see how you can beat it with a stick.