Step up your barbecue game with the delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors in this Pitmaster BBQ Rib Rub! This easy, homemade seasoning can also be used on pork steaks, pulled pork, and more!
Our Pitmaster dry rub is one of the best ways to take your barbecue rib game up a notch. This seasoning blend strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory notes and is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Brown Sugar
- Paprika (not smoked)
- Chili powder
- Onion powder
- Morton Kosher Salt
- Black pepper
- Granulated garlic (sub with garlic powder)
- Dry mustard
- Allspice
- Dried thyme (optional)
How to make it
- Whish dry rub ingredients in a medium bowl, until the mixture is well combined and no clumps remain.
- To “dust” to the rub, blend the ingredients in a good processor or spice grinder until it reaches desired consistency.
- Use Pitmaster rib rub immediately or store it in an airtight container in the cupboard for up to one year. Check on it periodically, for clumping.
BBQ Rib Rub Basics
- True barbecue relies on a few key steps. The most important factor in building flavor starts with a rack of good-quality pork ribs.
- Next, choose the right rib rub and cooking method. Low and slow on a smoker or grill will produce fantastic BBQ ribs. However, you can also make tasty ribs using your oven.
- Choose the right BBQ sauce or Rib Glaze to tie it all together.
- Let the ribs rest before carving!
How to use a rib rub
- This rub makes enough for 2-3 racks of spare ribs.
- Remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs.
- Blot excess moisture with paper towels.
- Combine ingredients for the Pitmaster rub. Transfer it to a large spice shaker for quick and easy application.
- Apply a thin coating of yellow or Dijon mustard to the meat side of the ribs, then apply the BBQ rub on both sides. If you don’t have mustard on hand, a little oil, hot sauce, or Parkay margarine.
- You can add 1-2 tablespoons of this dry rub to BBQ sauces or injection marinades.
- Season grilled vegetables or add some to your next potato salad or favorite party dip.
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Pitmaster BBQ Rib Rub
Flavor your pork ribs like a pitmaster with this flavorful BBQ rub. This recipe makes enough for 2-3 slabs of ribs, depending on size. Make up a huge batch, and store it in the cupboard for future cooking.
Print Pin RateServings: 1 Cup
Calories: 147kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika not smoked
- 2 tablespoons chili powder mild
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4751mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1798IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
5 responses to “Pitmaster BBQ Rib Rub”
Great rub, nice combo of not to sweet and not to hot. Ive gotten alot of compliments using this rub on Pork ribs. Thanks for sharing
Recently purchased my first pellet smoker and decided to try this rub on a rack of baby back ribs, amazing flavor! Just the right balance of sweet and smoky. One question: will this rub also work ok on pork tenderloin?
Marv, This rub is great on pork tenderloin and pork chops! One of our favorites.
Love the recipe We are smoking right now
So happy you like it! Happy Smokin’!