When preparing ribs for barbecuing, and just before putting a dry rub on the ribs, try lightly coating them with some ordinary yellow mustard – even if you hate mustard. However, you’ll discover that the taste is unnoticeable with the smoke and spice. What is important is that the mustard does two wonderful things - it helps hold on the dry rub so less will fall off and the ribs will be tastier, and second, it helps set up a nice tender crust on the ribs.