Smoked Baby Back Ribs with Dry Rub

1. Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off. Rinse the ribs and pat them dry. 2. Make the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. 3. Apply the Dry Rub: Rub the spice mixture generously on both sides of the ribs. 4. Prepare the Smoker: Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add the soaked wood chips to the smoker box or directly on the coals. 5. Smoke the Ribs: Place the ribs on the smoker grate, meat-side up. Smoke for 3 hours. 6. Wrap the Ribs: Remove the ribs from the smoker and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil. Pour a small amount of apple cider vinegar over the ribs before sealing the foil. 7. Continue Smoking: Return the wrapped ribs to the smoker and continue smoking for another 2 hours. 8. Unwrap and Finish: Unwrap the ribs and place them back on the smoker grate. Cook for an additional 30-60 minutes, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily. 9. Rest and Serve: Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.