Best 8 Dry Rub For Ribs Recipes

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Are you craving fall-off-the-bone ribs with a mouthwatering smoky flavor? Look no further! Dry rubs are the secret to creating succulent, tender ribs that will tantalize your taste buds. Unlike wet rubs or marinades, dry rubs rely on a flavorful blend of spices to penetrate the meat's surface, creating a perfect crust while keeping the inside juicy and moist. Whether you prefer a classic barbecue rub, a spicy chili rub, or a smoky paprika rub, this article will guide you through the art of creating the best dry rub for ribs that will elevate your next cookout.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DRY RUB FOR RIBS



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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

3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

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



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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

1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper

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 RIBS- MEMPHIS (DAVE'S DINNERS)



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield about 15 ribs

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds baby back ribs
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
25 grinds fresh black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 300 degrees F.
  • Mix the rub ingredients together well in a small bowl.
  • Remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs, then rub the vegetable oil onto the ribs. Pour the rub over the ribs and work the rub fully and evenly into the ribs. Spread the ribs out evenly on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake until tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

BOBBY FLAY'S RIB RUB



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Make and share this Bobby Flay's Rib Rub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Eric R.

Categories     Pork

Time 10m

Yield 9 Tablespoons, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper

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 RIBS OR CHICKEN



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Use this delicious rub on ribs or chicken. Rub into ribs or chicken and refrigerate overnight.

Provided by Love to cook

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Whisk brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1755.8 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

THE BEST DRY RUB FOR RIBS



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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

3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar (or 1/2 cup if you prefer a more savory rub)
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon allspice

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

BBQ RIBS DRY RUB



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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

1 -2 pork spare rib racks
1 tablespoon Season-All salt
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cups apple juice

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.

MEMPHIS DRY-RUB RIBS



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This Juneteenth showstopper, using a dry rub from Greg Collier, the chef and co-owner of Leah & Louise in Charlotte, N.C., is an ode to the flavors of the Mississippi Delta. The smoky, sweet, salty pork ribs slow roast in the oven, yielding tender meat seasoned with a traditional barbecue dry rub. You can substitute the pork for slab beef spareribs with equally good results, or use mushrooms for a vegetarian approach. Crushed peanuts and sweet-potato pikliz make the ribs a meal.

Provided by Nicole Taylor

Categories     dinner, barbecues, finger foods, meat, roasts, main course

Time 3h

Yield 3 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 (packed) cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup hot paprika
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
4 pounds bone-in country pork rib rack
Crushed unsalted peanuts, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the rub: In a large bowl, combine all rub ingredients and mix well.
  • Prepare the ribs: Rinse the pork ribs then pat dry and place on a medium sheet pan, fat side up. Coat the ribs all over with the dry rub. Place in the fridge uncovered for at least 7 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Transfer ribs to rack and cook, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours. Cover with foil and cook for an additional 1 hour. The ribs will be done when they have an internal temperature of 180 degrees and the meat pulls away from the bone.
  • Let rest for 30 minutes before slicing into individual ribs. Garnish with crushed peanuts, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for dry rubs, as they are meaty and have a good amount of fat. Spare ribs are also a good option, but they are a bit more fatty and have a chewier texture.
  • Use a good quality dry rub: There are many different dry rub recipes available, so choose one that you like the sound of. Make sure to use fresh spices and herbs, as old spices can lose their flavor.
  • Apply the dry rub evenly: Use your hands to rub the dry rub into the ribs, making sure to coat them evenly. You can also use a pastry brush to apply the rub, but be careful not to over-apply it.
  • Let the ribs rest: After you have applied the dry rub, let the ribs rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
  • Cook the ribs slowly and low: The best way to cook ribs is to cook them slowly and low. This will help to tenderize the meat and allow the flavors of the dry rub to really develop.

Conclusion:

Dry rubs are a great way to add flavor to ribs. They are easy to make and use, and they can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a little experimentation, you can create a dry rub that will make your ribs the star of any party or gathering.

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