Pitmaster Chris Lilly's Smoked Lamb Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 3 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 (2 1/2-pound) slabs lamb ribs
• 1 1/2 cups port
• 3/4 cup black cherry juice
• 4 Black Mission figs
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Heinz ketchup
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper