Essential Dry Rub for Ribs
Transform your ribs into a flavor-packed masterpiece with this Essential Dry Rub! This quick and easy blend of pantry staples combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the earthy richness of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, while a kick of cayenne pepper and chili powder adds a subtle, spicy heat. Ready in just minutes, this versatile dry rub brings out the best in your ribs—whether you're grilling, smoking, or baking—and can be customized to suit your preferred spice level. Massage it generously into your ribs and let it sit for an hour or overnight to lock in the bold, smoky-sweet flavors. Perfect for summer BBQs or cozy indoor feasts, this dry rub is the secret to tender, restaurant-quality ribs right at home. Keywords: dry rub for ribs, BBQ seasoning, smoky rib rub, sweet and spicy rub recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and there are no clumps.
If desired, taste a pinch of the dry rub mixture and make adjustments to suit your flavor preferences (e.g., add more brown sugar for sweetness or more cayenne for heat).
Pat your ribs dry with a paper towel and apply a generous amount of the dry rub to both sides of the ribs.
Massage the rub into the meat to ensure it adheres well and enhances the flavor.
Cover the ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
Use this dry rub as a seasoning base before grilling, smoking, or baking your ribs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1832 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
