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A dry rub mixture of brown sugar and spices spilling out of a glass jar with a small wooden spoon next to it.
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Award Winning Dry Rub For Ribs

This Award Winning Dry Rub for Ribs is a sweet rib rub recipe that is perfect for your oven cooked ribs or for expert pit masters.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 rack of ribs
Author: Jen Talley
Cost: $1

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a small bowl or jar mix well.
  • Add the rub to ribs, brisket, grilled chicken or other meats.
  • Store the rub in an air tight container, such as a mason jar, for up to 6 months at room temperature.

Notes

Variations:
  • Spicy: Add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper to make it a spicy rub.
  • Sweet: Increase the brown sugar to ½ cup to make it into a sweet rib rub recipe.
  • St. Louis Rib Rub: Add 2 teaspoons of dry mustard powder and ¼ teaspoon of ground coriander.
  • Fish: Omit the black pepper and chili powder and add 2 teaspoons of lemon pepper seasoning to the mix for the perfect dry rub