New MECO electric smoker - FIRST time smoking ribs

Welcome!!

What kind of ribs??? I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say Pork Baby Back?? The cooking can vary depending on the type, and cut. The thawing process however is the same as any other meats, best to thaw in the fridge. Here's what I cooked up this past weekend in my charcoal smoker. Temps and method would work the same for the electric if you are cooking baby back ribs.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134427/first-daylight-smoke-for-the-mini-wsm-2-2-1-baby-back-ribs

 I second what dirtsailor2003 said about thawing the meat.  Just put it in the fridge until thawed.  As far as fixing them.  I will pull the membrane off the back, (use thin knife and paper towel) then I rub a thin layer of mustard over them and shake on a sweet/spicy rub.  Then I fire up the smoker to 225 degrees.  Put the ribs on for 2 hours on, then I take brown sugar, tiger sauce, and spreadable butter on foil and ribs then wrap and place back on smoker for  21/2 hours.  After that I take them out and spread apple jelly, and spicy pepper jelly on them and grill them for  1 hours open.  Take them off and let sit for 5 minutes and enjoy.   This is called the 2 -21/2-1 method.   U can use the 3-2-1 method as well to get a bit more tender.  I hope this helps.  Have fun and happy smoking!