How to Make Dry Rib Rub

Make a dry rib rub for your next barbecue.

Put your mark on your next rib cookout by rubbing the meat with your own spice blend. Go spicy or sweet, and don't be afraid to experiment with the ingredients. Write down your favorite mixes so you can replicate the recipe later, or increase the quantity to save some for next time.

Things You'll Need

• Spices

Instructions

1. Store this spicy rib rub for up to six months at room temperature. Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar with 1 teaspoon each of sugar, ground allspice, ground ginger, salt, ground cumin, ground red pepper and ground black pepper.

2. Skip the sugar with this Southern dry rib rub that is less likely to burn. Mix together 4 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons each of salt, dried minced onion and black pepper, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

3. Evoke the taste of Mardi Gras with a zesty Creole rub. Blend 5 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper and black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

Tips & Warnings

• Pour barbecue sauce over your ribs before serving for extra flavor!