don't know much about Idaho, but I reckon you're tastes
are gonna lead more towards Kansas City style.
That means cumin rubs and thick tomato sauces.
A good base for any sauce you wanna doctor up is
Sweet Baby Rays. I use it in my sauce, and I'm an
eastern Carolina guy. That means I like vinegar and
pepper thin sauce.
for ribs, I do prefer a thicker sauce that clings more to the
meat...again, Sweet Baby Ray's is an excellent starting point
to make a thicker sauce more to your liking.
For chicken, I like a tangy sauce that is popular in this area
called John Boy and Billy's. They are radio guys out of Charlotte,
and you can order their sauce over the net. However, its vinegary,
mustardy and tomatoey, a little sweet. May be too much for your tastes.
One of the great things about getting into bbq is trying all the different
flavors...experiment and enjoy!