The Best Dry Rub for Ribs (Quick & Easy Recipe)
Take your pork ribs to the next level with this easy dry rub ribs recipe. It’s packed with bold flavors like brown sugar, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, creating the ultimate spice mixture that forms a delicious crust on your baby back ribs or spare ribs—no wet rubs necessary!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper
- 3 dashes Cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Place the dry rub for ribs in a small glass jar with the lid sealed tight and keep for up to 2 months.
Notes
This recipe was made for my Southern Style Ribs Recipe.
If you want more spice than depth, than swap the cumin for chili powder.
This recipe makes enough for two racks of ribs.