Pull out that grill and grab a slab of ribs. Try the Best Rib Dry Rub EVER! This recipe is super simple to make and everyone will ask for more! Great not just on ribs but chicken too!
My husband thinks of himself as a bit of a grilling expert. He loves to pull the grill out and cook dinner for us a couple of times a week. This weekend he made some BBQ ribs that I swear were the best I have ever had, and it was all because we used the Best Rib Dry Rub we have ever tried.
This Rib Rub was so simple to make and I feel like one batch of this is enough for 2 slabs of ribs. The flavors play so nicely off of each other. The ribs didn’t even need sauce, but we are sauce people so they got it anyway. LOL
Make a delicious side dish for those ribs! Try this yummy Homemade Coleslaw Dressing Recipe! So much better than store bought!
Each bite of the ribs you got the full flavor of the bbq with a hint of spice in the back from the chili and the pepper. I am telling you guys, this is the best rib dry rub EVER! I have even started doubling the recipe and keeping it in a jar in the spice cabinet. This spice rub is even great on chicken and turkey!
Want Less Spice?
If you are looking for a more mild, less spicy flavor eliminate the cayenne altogether. You are still going to love this rib rub. I don’t think it is overly spicey with it, but it does add a little bite. You could also half it if you desired.
When you are done try this Ultimate Hack for cleaning your grill.
Printable Rib Rub Label
Before you mix up this yummy Dry Rib Rub print these convenient labels for your jar or container so you know what tasty treat is inside. Print the labels on adhesive paper to make them easy to adhere to your jars. They also print 2 to a sheet so you can make extra for a friend and share the flavor!
The Best Rib Dry Rub
Ingredients
- 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 - or chipotle pepper
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl or jar and then rub them into the slab of ribs before grilling.
Notes
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Patty
October 29, 2017 at 12:09 pmThe recipe for the dry rub was awesome in the babyback ribs.
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
October 29, 2017 at 12:24 pmYay! Glad you enjoyed it!
Chris
December 21, 2017 at 9:12 amThis is a really good rub! I use it on all of the pork I smoke. I do double the brown sugar in my recipe. And I also rub the ribs with yellow mustard before applying the rub. But this is a fantastic rub for beginners.
Susan
July 11, 2018 at 8:00 amExcellent! The perfect balance of sweet and heat. Use this on pork, chicken and beef. Sprinkle on veggies while roasting or grilling too.
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
January 1, 2019 at 9:34 pmYUM! It is great on all kinds of things…especially veggies! Glad you enjoyed it!
Gabriel Jaramillo
December 9, 2018 at 5:01 pmAwesome recipe, I use New Mexico powder red Chile, 2 table spoonfuls. The girls love when I make ribs. Thank you…
Walter Swartz
December 30, 2018 at 9:40 pmThumbs UP!
Jason Phillips
January 1, 2019 at 9:19 pmWe used this rub today, for our New Years Day cookout. I’ve never used it before but I’m glad I did because my entire family loved it! They asked for the recipe. Thanks for posting it online.
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
January 1, 2019 at 9:34 pmI love comments like this! Glad you and your family loved it Jason! 🙂
DB
May 16, 2019 at 6:54 pmIt was a really good dry rub thank you for posting it!
Keith Christofferson
June 8, 2019 at 7:49 amThis is the best dry rub for baby back ribs! Absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing.
Brian
June 25, 2019 at 8:38 amThis rub is very good. Cooking my second rack of ri s today. I pull the membrane off the back and cook on low for four hours then put on the grill to char and bbq. Makes my stomach happy😃