Prepare your pellet grill or smoker to 250° F.

Peel off tough membrane that covers the underside/bony side of the ribs.

Season ribs evenly with salt and pepper.

Place ribs on the grill bone side down, or place the ribs on the indirect heat side if you are using a 2-zone cooking set up. Cook for 1 hour, undisturbed.

Spritz ribs with apple juice. Check temperature. When the internal temperature reaches 165° F, wrap in foil and return to smoker or grill, close the lid and smoke for about another hour.

Remove ribs from the smoker once the ribs reach 190° F.

In a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, bourbon, soy sauce, and hot sauce. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Preheat oven broiler to high.

Glaze rib meat with sauce and place under broiler for 3-5 minutes or until ribs begin to bubble, not scorch.

Slice between bones into individual ribs and serve.