Kansas City Bbq Rib Brisket Rub
Transform your barbecue game with this bold and flavorful Kansas City BBQ Rib Brisket Rub! Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of brown sugar and the smoky depth of paprika, this rub creates a mouthwatering crust on ribs, brisket, or any cut of meat. A harmonious blend of savory garlic and onion powders, a kick of chili and cayenne, and a hint of ground mustard and cinnamon delivers the authentic flavors of Kansas City-style barbecue straight to your kitchen. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dry rub is ideal for smoking, grilling, or slow-roasting, and can be stored for up to 6 months to elevate any barbecue night. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or a cozy backyard feast, this Kansas City BBQ Rub ensures tender, juicy, and irresistibly flavorful results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Black pepper
- 1.5 tablespoons Garlic powder
- 1.5 tablespoons Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, and ground cinnamon.
Use a whisk or fork to thoroughly combine all of the ingredients until evenly blended.
Store the rub in an airtight container or a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep it in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
To use the rub, generously coat your ribs or brisket on all sides, pressing the rub into the meat to ensure it adheres.
Let the meat rest with the rub for at least 1 hour before cooking. For deeper flavor, refrigerate overnight with the rub applied.
Cook the ribs or brisket using your preferred barbecue method, such as smoking, grilling, or slow-roasting. Enjoy the bold Kansas City flavor in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 991 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 4% | |
*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.
