Sweet Smoky Rub Recipes

SWEET & SMOKY DRY RUB FOR RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees or prepare your BBQ/Smoker for your own preference.
• Whisk together the dry rub ingredients.
• Use 1/3 of the mixture on each slab of ribs that you have. Each slab should be approximately 3 lbs ( see the ones in our photos for size reference.) Place any remaining rub in a sealed container for later.;
• Place the ribs on a lightly oiled baking sheet.

SWEET & SMOKY BBQ DRY RUB MIX

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir until combined. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. Keeps well for at least a couple of months (I haven't tried any longer!)

SWEET & SMOKY RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in med bowl and mix well.
• Spread on cookie sheet to dry, about 2-3 hours.
• To use, rub on meat and refrigerate for at least 2 hour or overnight.
• Grill or cook as desire.
• Keeps in a covered container for up to 1 month.

SWEET SMOKED PORK RIBS

Steps:

• Stir salt, white sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, black pepper, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin together in a small bowl to make the dry rub. Rub the spice mixture into the baby back ribs on all sides. Wrap the ribs well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
• Unwrap baby back ribs and place onto the wire racks of the smoker in a single layer.
• Place the racks into a smoker, fill the smoker pan with apple, grape, pear, or cherry chips, and bring the smoker to 270 degrees F (130 degrees C). Smoke for 1 hour.
• Stir together the apple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and the barbeque sauce. Brush the ribs with the sauce every 30 to 45 minutes after the first hour. Cook the ribs in the smoker until the meat is no longer pink and begins to "shrink" back from the bones, 3 to 4 hours. Brush the sauce onto the ribs one last time 30 minutes before the ribs are ready to be taken out of the smoker.
• Once the ribs are done, wrap them tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the juices to reabsorb into the meat and make the ribs moist.

KANSAS CITY SWEET AND SMOKY BARBECUE RUB

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir or whisk to mix. Transfer to a large jar, cover, and store away from heat and light. The rub will keep for several weeks.