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Ribs Spice Rub

July 6, 2017 by Sandy 24 Comments

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Ribs Spice Rub recipe is a delicious seasoning for baby back ribs and more. This spice mixture is very easy to make. It is a perfect dry rub recipe with a little smoky-salty-sweet flavor and a hint of heat. This homemade dry rub seasoning works for grilling, smoking, slow cooking, baking, and more!

Ribs Spice Rub spilling out of a small glass jar with a measuring spoon scooping spice

 

Dry Rub for Seasoning Ribs

When I make ribs in my house, everyone come running! That's because my ribs are tender and very flavorful, thanks to this dry rub for ribs.

This spice rub is full of flavor, not too salty, and is a compliment to your favorite barbecue sauce.

It has just a little kick of heat, but you can double up on the cayenne pepper to make it hotter, if you like the heat!

What is This Dry Rub Good On?

This seasoning blend is not just for baby back ribs. It is perfect for flavoring many other meats such as:
β€’ Pulled Pork
β€’ Country Style Ribs
β€’ Spare Ribs
β€’ Short Ribs
β€’ Pork Chops
β€’ Chicken

I use this Ribs dry rub on my Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, or on ribs that I'm going to grill or throw into the smoker or slow cooker.

This homemade spice rub recipe is also very good on Country Style Ribs and Pulled Pork.

You can also use this Ribs Spice Rub on my Instant Pot Pulled Pork recipe and on this tasty Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs recipe.

Make a Double Batch!

β€’ For convenience, and so I don't run out too quickly, I like to make a double batch of this dry rub.
β€’Β Store it in a mason jar in the pantry. It will last a long time, and you will have enough dry rub for other recipes.

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If you make this delicious dry rub for your ribs, please leave a comment with a star rating below. I'd like to know how you liked it!

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Ribs Spice Rub
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

This ribs spice rub is a delicious dry rub recipe for pork ribs, country style ribs, pulled pork, or anything else that you want to put it on.

Course: Spices
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spice rub recipe for ribs
Servings: 1 - 2
Calories: 10 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt (coarse salt, not table salt)
  • 1 Tablespoon Coarse Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 2 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Sweet Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder (or granulated garlic)
  • 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (or more for spicy)
Instructions
  1. Add all spices to a container with a lid (I use a mason jar). If you are sensitive to salt, use only 1 Tablespoon (you can always add more if you like).

  2. Shake well to mix.

  3. Store with lid closed in a cool, dry place.

Recipe Notes

I suggest doubling this recipe and storing it in a jar with a lid as it keeps very well.

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  1. Stephanie Shteirman

    June 16, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Used this because I only had about 10 or 15 minutes before grilling pork country ribs. I didn't put the Cayenne and didn't have smokes paprika. It was still great. Grilled them, then brushed with bbq sauce. Amazing. Thanks!

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  2. Trish S.

    April 10, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    Very good rub. I'm not a fan of cumin so only used 1/2 tbsp and added 1 tbsp of dry mustard. It's in my keeper file. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. angela kostron

    April 07, 2020 at 11:24 am

    Great job! The whole family loved it. I just cooked mine in a crockpot and added bbq sauce, ketchup, water, onions and it just melted in our mouths. Yum yum πŸ˜‹. 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

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    • Steve R

      January 29, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      Very good spice rub, however, I will cut back on the salt next time I make it.

      Reply
  4. Ron

    January 08, 2020 at 1:40 am

    Excellent rub.

    Reply
  5. Ed Matthews

    April 06, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    Always use 2 parts freshly ground blk pepper to ONE part salt. Better rub if you do this.

    Reply
    • Sandy

      January 17, 2023 at 2:07 pm

      Thank you for the tip.

      Reply
  6. Jim

    December 21, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    Great recipe!!!!!!!!

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    • Sandy

      December 21, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      Either scroll down to the recipe card or use the Jump to Recipe button. It's there, I promise! πŸ™‚

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      • Duska L Henry

        January 31, 2022 at 7:28 pm

        No kidding!! I thought I was going to scroll forever. Finally gave up and went back up and found the "Jump ..." button. I do have to say the rub was worth the scrolling. Before I put it away, I doubled it. It's a keeper; in a Mason Jar on the spice shelf. I made chicken tonight. Every bit as delicious on the chicken. We are having ribs next weekend, and I cannot wait!!!

      • Sandy

        January 17, 2023 at 2:08 pm

        Gotta pay the bills. But that jump button has helped people who don't want to read the post. Thank you for your comment!

  7. Nick

    July 27, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    Made and used this on ribs cooking in the instant pot really good I think I might cut back on the cumin a little next time but it’s still very good did a combo mustard based sauce and regular bbq after they came out of instant pot thanks for the great recipe

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    • Sandy

      July 27, 2018 at 9:49 pm

      Hi Nick! I haven't had a mustard bbq sauce in a long time, must make some! Thank you for your review!

      Reply
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