Best Dry Rub for Ribs

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tsp Kosher salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground mustard powder
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp celery salt
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Place the brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cinnamon, celery salt, and cayenne pepper into a small mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Mix all ingredients thoroughly in the bowl. Use a fork to crush any clumps of brown sugar or seasonings to ensure a uniform blend.

3. 3

   Apply the rub immediately to your ribs or transfer to an airtight container for storage.

4. 4

   Store in an airtight container for up to a month. You may need to shake or mix the container before use to break up any brown sugar clumps that form during storage.

Notes

The cinnamon adds a subtle 'lip-smacking' quality that keeps guests guessing, while the celery salt provides an earthy balance to the sweetness of the brown sugar. This rub is flavorful enough that you don't even need sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• dry rub
• ribs
• BBQ
• seasoning
• pork
• gluten-free
• vegetarian
• condiment