Preheat your oven to 275°F.
This low and slow cooking temperature ensures that your ribs will be tender.
Prep the ribs by removing the membrane.
Use a knife to lift the edge, then pull it off.
This step is essential for ensuring that the flavors penetrate the meat.
Combine paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl to make your dry rub.
Mix well.
Rub the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, making sure they’re well coated.
This will be the flavor foundation of your dish.
Place the ribs on a wire rack in a large baking dish.
Cover them with foil and bake for 3.5 hours.
This process will make them beautifully tender.
Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 350°F, and brush the ribs with BBQ sauce.
Cook for an additional 20 minutes until the sauce is sticky.