Rib Rub Recipes

SMOKED RIB RUB RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix your dry spices together in a small bowl or other container.
• If it hasn't been done already, flip your ribs over and make a small cut into the white membrane cover the back closest to one of the ends.
• Using a paper towel to help grip, slowly and gently pull the membrane down until it separates from the ribs, using a knife to clean up any scraps.
• Liberally coat both sides of your ribs in spices, rubbing into the meat to ensure everything is covered.
• Wrap the rack in plastic wrap and place on a large baking tray in the refrigerator over night and up to a full 24 hours to let the flavors develop.
• Half an hour before cook time, take your ribs from the fridge and let them start to warm up at room temperature.
• This helps them to cook more evenly while they're smoking as the inside and outside will be roughly even in temperature, avoiding overcooking the outside with a raw inside.
• Additionally, soak your wood chips in hot water at this time if you're using them instead of chunks.
• Fill your smoker halfway with charcoal and light it.
• Close the lid and allow it to start heating up.
• If you're using a thermometer, it should read around 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
• When your charcoal has burnt down and your smoker is up to temperature, add more charcoal, toss on your wood, add the grate, fill the water tank, and close the lid once again.
• This gives the wood a chance to start smoking and the new material a chance to burn.
• After another ten minutes or so, you're finally ready to cook.
• Place your ribs meat side up into the center of your smoker and close the lid.
• Depending on the type of rib you use, it'll most likely take around four hours to cook fully (baby backs run shorter, St. Louis run longer).
• You can check this by sight if the meat has begun to pull away from the bones or by temperature when a rib measures 195 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
• As your ribs smoke, make sure to monitor the levels of wood, charcoal, and water in your smoker and add more of each as needed.
• Additionally, keep the temperature consistent by adjusting the air vents, especially when introducing new fuel to the fire.
• Every half hour, spray your ribs down with apple juice or apple cider from a spray bottle.
• This both flavors the meat and helps keep the outside moist during the long cooking process.
• In the last half hour of cooking, paint on a thick layer of barbecue sauce across the meat and allow it to caramelize on the outside, though be careful not to burn it.
• If it appears to be burning, remove the ribs from the heat or tent them in aluminum foil until they're fully cooked.
• After removing your ribs from the smoker, allow them to rest half an hour at minimum while wrapped loosely in aluminum foil.
• This gives the meat a chance to relax after being cooked and lets the juices redistribute throughout, making for a more tender, flavorful, and juicy rib.
• Use this time strategically to finish any side dishes or meal prep you hadn't to gotten yet.
• Once the ribs have rested, it's time to eat.

RIB RUB RECIPE

Steps:

• Take out a large mixing bowl and add into it all of the aforementioned ingredients.
• Use a bowl large enough that the ingredients only take up about one-third of the vessel, as this will give you adequate space to thoroughly mix the blend without spilling ingredients over the edge.
• Using a high-quality metal whisk, thoroughly mix all of the ingredients together until all of the rub blend ingredients are evenly dispersed.
• Don't solely rely on a vision based assessment of the blend to ensure that it is thoroughly mixed, rather dip your little finger into it and do one or several taste tests to evaluate it.
• This is the most important step in creating a master rub blend, so blend the ingredients together as best as you can.
• Store your mixed rib rub blend in glass mason jars with airtight lids.
• When filling these glass jars with your blend, always make sure to leave at least a third to a quarter of empty space at the top of the jar.
• This will give you enough space needed to manually shake the blend up in the event that the ingredients have settled.
• If you do not plan to use your rib rub right away then be sure to store it in a dark and cool place, which will preserve the flavor integrity of your ingredients.
• Exposing your rib rub ingredients to heat or direct sunlight can significantly age the ingredients and reduce the flavor of your overall blend.
• If you plan to apply your rib rub blend to your ​rack of ribs immediately, then be sure to keep your mason jar away from your BBQ, grill, or any other sources of heat or moisture.
• We strongly recommend that you pour the needed rub amount into a separate bowl, then place the mason jar back into a cool dark place.
• It is better to draw the rub ingredients from a bowl then direct from your mason jar, otherwise, you can ruin your blend by exposing it to moisture or the elements.

MEATHEAD'S MEMPHIS DUST RUB RECIPE

Steps:

• Prep. Mix the ingredients thoroughly in a bowl. If the sugar is lumpy, crumble the lumps by hand or on the side of the bowl with a fork. If you store the rub in a tight jar, you can keep it for months. If it clumps just chop it up, or if you wish, spread it on a baking sheet and put it in a 225°F/107.2°C oven for 15 minutes to drive off moisture. No hotter or the sugar can burn.
• Since our rub recipes contain no salt (we explain why in the headnote above), we recommend you sprinkle on 1/2 teaspoon of Morton Coarse Kosher Salt per pound/453.6 grams of meat up to 12 hours in advance. For most meats, dampen the surface of the meat with water and sprinkle enough Meathead's Memphis Dust on to coat, but not so much you can't see the meat below. Apply the rub thick enough to make a crunchy crust. Keep your powder dry as the old expression goes. To prevent cross-contamination, one hand sprinkles on the rub and the other hand does the rubbing. Don't put the hand that is rubbing into the powder or use it to hold the bottle.

PORK RIB RUB

Steps:

• Mix paprika, sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper, ginger, onion powder, rosemary, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

KANSAS CITY RIB RUB

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients together.
• Either use immediately or transfer to an airtight container. The rub can be stored up to six months in a cool, dark place.

BOBBY FLAY'S RIB RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container. Pack on the dry rub onto your next rack of ribs.

THE BEST DRY RUB FOR RIBS

Steps:

• Mix: Place all the spices in an airtight glass jar and shake gently to combine.
• Store: Store in an airtight container for up to a year.

DRY RUB FOR RIBS

Steps:

• Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub into pork ribs. For best results, allow ribs to marinate overnight. Grill ribs as desired.

THE BEST RIB DRY RUB

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl or jar.
• Rub the seasoning into the slab of ribs before grilling also great on chicken!

RIB DRY RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container. Pack on the dry rub onto your next rack of ribs.

PITMASTER BBQ RIB RUB

Steps:

• Combine all listed ingredients in a bowl, and use right away on pork ribs, or store BBQ rub in a lidded jar in the cupboard for later use.

THE BEST PRIME RIB RUB

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and apply before cooking using your preferred prime rib cooking method.

BEST DRY RUB FOR RIBS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Use a fork to crush any clumps of sugar or seasonings. Store in an airtight container for up to a month.