Hi Ed, thanks for the feedback, I wasn't aware of the added salt, however since The brine I used had a good portion of salt in it, I wasn't too concerned for my recent smoke.
It's funny you should comment about the coffee grinder because I did just that, because when I grinded the rosemary, the smell was fabulous, so I decided to add all the ingredients for a quick swirl, to help with the mix. The aroma and results were to die for. I am also a big fan of rosemary and ginger, therefore I didn't deviate from the recipe.
If I don't intend to brine, especially for ribs, I will definitely add salt to the mix.