Ultimate Smoked Beef Ribs with Flavorful Crust

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 pounds beef ribs (e.g., short ribs or back ribs)
• Kosher salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• Wood chips (e.g., hickory or oak)