If you’re looking for a delicious and easy way to cook barbecued ribs, look no further than a dry rub. This versatile method of seasoning ribs yields tender, juicy meat with a flavorful crust. Unlike wet rubs or marinades, dry rubs don't require any refrigeration, making them ideal for last-minute meals. Dry rubs typically consist of a combination of spices, herbs, sugar, and salt. Common ingredients include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. The proportions of each ingredient can be adjusted to suit your personal taste. Once the rub is applied, the ribs are typically cooked low and slow over indirect heat, allowing the flavors to penetrate deep into the meat. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and memorable barbecue experience with a dry rub.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST DRY RUB FOR RIBS
This BBQ Spice Rub is fantastic for ribs, but it's also great on pork chops, pork loin, and pork shoulder! You can even add it to your favorite BBQ sauce for an extra kick.
Provided by Irvin Lin
Categories BBQ Grill Make-ahead
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix: Place all the spices in an airtight glass jar and shake gently to combine.
- Store: Store in an airtight container for up to a year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 635 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 cups, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
DRY RUB FOR RIBS
Here's a super simple dry rub for a slab of pork ribs. Works great with chicken, too.
Provided by Denise Smith
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub into pork ribs. For best results, allow ribs to marinate overnight. Grill ribs as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1310.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
RIB DRY RUB
Blend a homemade Rib Dry Rub recipe from BBQ with Bobby Flay on Food Network to season your next rack of ribs with cumin, paprika, cayenne and chili powder.
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield about 9 tablespoons, enough for 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container. Pack on the dry rub onto your next rack of ribs.
DRY RUB FOR BARBECUED RIBS
Make and share this Dry Rub for Barbecued Ribs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by luvmybge
Categories Pork
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all herb and spice ingredients.
- Rub over both sides of ribs.
- Let sit in refrigerator for a couple hours or overnight.
- Bake in covered pan at 325 degrees F.
- for 2 1/2-3 hours or until done.
- At this time you can refrigerate until ready to barbecue or immediately put on moderately heated grill and brush your favorite barbecue sauce over them while turning and heating through.
GRILLED BBQ SHORT RIBS WITH DRY RUB
Foil packets make these ribs fall-off-the-bone tender and keep all the savory flavor inside.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 2h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Rub all surfaces of meat generously with the dry mixture. Place ribs in the prepared dish in a single layer. Cover and chill the ribs in the refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium indirect heat. Center one-fourth of the ribs and two ice cubes on a sheet (12x18 inches) of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
- Grill packets on a grill rack over medium (375 degrees F to 400 degrees F) indirect heat in covered grill 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
- Open packets carefully by cutting along top folds with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape.; then open top of foil packet. Brush ribs with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Continue grilling over direct medium heat, covered, 5 minutes more until browned and crisp, turning once.
- Serve with additional barbecue sauce as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 186.4 mg, Fat 83.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 43.4 g, SaturatedFat 35.4 g, Sodium 1053.8 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
BASIC BARBECUE DRY RUB
Provided by Food Network
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and generously sprinkle on chicken, ribs or pork shoulder prior to cooking.
DRY RUB FOR RIBS
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield Makes about 11/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients. Store in a jar with tight-fitting lid. Makes enough to coat 3 to 4 slabs of ribs.;
BBQ RIBS DRY RUB
This is a dry rub I've experimented with for a while. I put this on a couple racks of Pork ribs, marinaded overnight then cooked slow in my smoker. Wow did they turn out great! Wife and kids loved them. I put a homemade BBQ sauce on one rack and none on the other. Both were great but I think the one without sauce was better. Though this was cooked in a smoker, it could also be done in the oven or BBQ.
Provided by baumer64
Categories Pork
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together dry ingredients.
- Rub liberally all over the ribs on both sides. (For more flavor penetration, pull off membrane from the bone side of ribs).
- Cover with plastic wrap or vacuum seal bag and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Heat smoker/cooker to at least 250°F and keep between 250-300°F.
- Pour 2 cups of the apple juice in water pan to steam the ribs with.
- Add soaked hardwood chips or smoking wood of your choice to the smoker.
- Amount of smoke is up to you.
- After about 3 hours, internal temperature of the meat should be around 170°F In order to make the meat a bit more tender, wrap the ribs in foil and spray or drizzle some remaining apple juice on the ribs, closing the foil around them until desired tenderness is achieved. Don't drown the ribs in juice but moisten them, about another hour or so.
- If sauce is desired, mop it on the ribs the last 30 minutes or so of cooking.
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Select high-quality pork ribs, such as baby back ribs or spare ribs. These ribs have a good balance of meat and fat, making them ideal for barbecuing.
- Prepare the ribs properly: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure a tender texture. Trim any excess fat and cut the ribs into individual portions.
- Use a flavorful dry rub: Combine a blend of spices, herbs, and seasonings to create a flavorful dry rub. Common ingredients include brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder.
- Apply the dry rub evenly: Coat the ribs liberally with the dry rub, ensuring that all sides are covered. Allow the rub to sit on the ribs for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Smoke the ribs low and slow: Cook the ribs over indirect heat at a low temperature (around 225°F) for several hours. This allows the ribs to cook slowly and develop a tender, fall-off-the-bone texture.
- Baste the ribs with sauce or glaze: During the last hour of cooking, baste the ribs with a barbecue sauce or glaze of your choice. This will add moisture and flavor to the ribs.
- Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, allow them to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful rib.
Conclusion:
Dry-rubbed barbecued ribs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create tender, flavorful ribs that will impress your friends and family. Experiment with different dry rub recipes and smoking methods to find the perfect combination that suits your taste. Whether you prefer a classic barbecue flavor or something more adventurous, dry-rubbed barbecued ribs are sure to be a hit.
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