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!
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:
• Pulled Pork
• Country Style Ribs
• Spare Ribs
• Short Ribs
• Pork Chops
• 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!
• For convenience, and so I don't run out too quickly, I like to make a double batch of this dry rub.
• 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!
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.
- 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)
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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).
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Shake well to mix.
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Store with lid closed in a cool, dry place.
I suggest doubling this recipe and storing it in a jar with a lid as it keeps very well.
Carla
I’ve been using a Martha Stewart recipe for my rib rub but decided to try a new one with the country rib recipe I found. Very few times I find a perfect recipe for my regular staples, but this one is a keeper. We use a lot of chili powder in our household and I didn’t quite have enough, so I added the ancho chili I had instead, added about 1/2 tbs to the chili powder I had and it worked out great. I didn’t feel like there was too much salt, the amounts of everything turned out great. You can’t go wrong with this recipe. Thank you so much!
am109
this was too salty for me even though i was generous with all the other spices except the salt. I would put 1/2-2/3 what the recipe calls for
Sandy
Thank you for your feedback. I know some people are more sensitive to salt, so this is good to know. Also be sure to use Kosher salt and not table salt as table salt is much finer so 2 Tablespoons is way more than with Kosher salt.
Jeanine Ricketts
I use this rub on all of my meats. I love it, and am making more and doubling it. Thanks.
Helen
This rub has amazing flavor! I've been using it on ribs and on pulled pork for 3 years now. It's a favorite!
David Griggs
The first and only rub I have ever made. But I'm going to look no further this is to die for. I did leave out the cumin by choice. Thank you for a keeper rub.
Loretta
This is the only way to make country pork ribs. My husband can't wait till I make it again.
Vee Trujillo
I used this rub while following your SLOW COOKER COUNTRY STYLE RIBS recipe and this rub was a hit. Everyone in the family loved it. We did not use bbq sauce or anything else. Delicious. These were the best ribs I have ever made.
Ryann F
This is a legitimately good rub and I do a lot of smoking. The cumin is just an accent flavor, barely there for those that are concerned. I used chipotle chili powder as well. Father's Day spare ribs went UNSAUCED for 80% of the adults at the table.