Description
This award-winning baby back rib dry rub recipe is a simple, homemade blend designed to give tender, juicy beef ribs deep, smoky flavor. It’s easy to prepare in minutes and uses core pantry ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or weekend barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 g (0.25 cup) brown sugar, packed (for a low-carb alternative, use erythritol or monk fruit sweetener)
- 15 g (1 tbsp) smoked paprika
- 7 g (1.5 tsp) garlic powder
- 7 g (1.5 tsp) onion powder
- 5 g (1 tsp) cumin powder
- 5 g (1 tsp) chili powder (for more heat, add 0.5 teaspoon of cayenne pepper)
- 5 g (1 tsp) black pepper, freshly ground
- 10 g (2 tsp) fine sea salt
Instructions
- Gather Your Spices: Collect all specified spices and a medium mixing bowl to ensure everything is at hand for easy blending.
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin powder, chili powder, black pepper, and fine sea salt, using a whisk to help incorporate everything seamlessly.
- Whisk Thoroughly: Whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended and no clumps remain; if brown sugar has hard clumps, press them against the side of the bowl with a spoon to break them up for an even mix, ensuring a uniform color and texture.
- Store for Later: Transfer your homemade rub to an airtight container (like a mason jar) and store it in a cool, dark pantry to keep it fresh and potent for up to 6 months.
Notes
For low-carb, use erythritol or monk fruit sweetener instead of brown sugar. For more heat, add 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Ensure gluten-free certified spices if needed. Store the rub in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15 g) rub
- Calories: 35 calories
- Sugar: 7.5 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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