Best 2 Uncle Jjs Rib Rub Recipes

UNCLE JJ'S RIB RUB

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Quick and easy BBQ rub. Great for pork and chicken. When storing in an airtight container you can mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to prevent clumping. Apply liberally to both sides of meat that has been brought to room temperature. Let sit, covered, for 30 minutes before grilling or smoking the meat.

Provided by uncle jj

Categories Sauces and Condiments

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Whisk brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well-mixed and no lumps remain.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1779 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

JIM'S SECRET FAMILY RECIPE RIBS

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For more than 30 years, my brother-in-law Jim kept his famous rib recipe a secret. When he finally shared it, we just had to pass it along because we loved it so much. This one's for you, Jim! -Vicki Young, Brighton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 5 pounds)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup dried oregano
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 liter lemon-lime soda
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple or orange juice, optional
BARBECUE SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar or packed brown sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey mustard
1/4 cup barbecue sauce of choice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar

Steps:

Brush ribs with soy sauce. Combine oregano, onion powder and garlic powder; rub over both sides of ribs. Transfer to a large shallow roasting pan; refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 225°. Add lemon-lime soda and, if desired, juice to roasting pan (do not pour over ribs). Bake, covered, until tender, about 3 hours., Meanwhile, make barbecue sauce by dissolving sugar in hot water; combine with remaining ingredients, thinning with additional lemon-lime soda or juice if necessary. Reserve 1 cup for serving., Remove ribs from oven; discard juices. Brush both sides with barbecue sauce. Grill ribs, covered, on a greased grill rack over low direct heat, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining sauce, until heated through, about 10 minutes. Cut into serving-size pieces; serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.