Top Dry Rub Recipes for Barbecue Ribs

People are always contacting me for a dry rub recipe to use on brisket, poultry or some other meat. Below are a list of recipes for dry rub I've used in the past. If you have a favorite, email it to me and I'll post it on the site.

Pork Rub Recipe

This rub is very spicy and I wouldn't recommend using it on ribs or chicken unless you really like the heat. When cooking pork for 8 to 10+ hours, the spicy heat is reduced and just more of the flavors of the pepper remain. Recipe courtesy of Chatham Artillery Bar-B-Q.

Ingredients:
3 cups of turbinado sugar
˝ cup + 2 tablespoons of kosher salt
4 tablespoons of paprika
1 tablespoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of chipotle pepper
1 tablespoon of onion powder
2 tablespoons of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of oregano

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well; use as a dry rub on pork.

Carolina Rib Rub

This is a great, classic rub for Carolina Pulled Pork, ribs, brisket, poultry, lamb or pork.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup paprika

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; use as a dry rub on beef, chicken, lamb or pork.

All Purpose Dry Rub

An all purpose dry rub for any kind of meat you eat. Use generously.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:
Combine the salt, brown sugar, paprika and pepper in a small bowl and stir to mix.

Famous Dave Anderson's Cajun Dynamite Seasoning Rub

Ingredients:
1/2 C paprika
6 T kosher salt
1/4 C coarsely ground black pepper
3 T basil
3 T filé powder
2 T garlic powder
2 T dry mustard
2 T onion powder
2 T dried oregano
2 T cayenne (reduce by 1/2 if you want it mild)
2 T white pepper
2 T dried thyme

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Brown Sugar Rub

A sweet rub that goes well on brisket. Adjust the heat by adding more or less of the chili powder or by using hot or mild.

Ingredients:
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup salt (coarse salt works best)
1/3 cup paprika
1/3 cup chili powder
1/3 cup ground black pepper

Preparation:
Combine ingredients and pack firmly around brisket 12-24 hours before smoking. Wrap in plastic wrap or place in a large plastic bag.

Simple Sweet Rub

A sweet dry rub that's excellent on pork, especially pork butt that will be shredded.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne

Mix ingedients together well, rub generously on the pork butt.

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