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Top 10 Dry Rubs

Welcome to our list of the Top 10 BBQ Dry Rubs around!

We have endeavored to capture the most common BBQ dry rub recipes.  By not means would this be an exhaustive list.  But it does represent the most common recipes around the country.  We also tried to get all the different meat types listed as well, including our 10th one for Fish.  


1. Kasas City Rib Rub 6. Basic Rib Rub
2. Memphis Style Rib Rub 7. Pulled Pork Rub
3. Carolina BBQ Rub
 8. Beef Rib Rub
4. Basic Pork Rub
 9. Chicken Dry Rub
5. Texas Brisket Rub
 10. Basic Fish BBQ Rub

 

 

#1-Kansas City Rib Rub

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Now for the most famous BBQ dry rub recipe around, the Kansas City Rib Rub.  In Kansas City they know BBQ ribs.  This is the barbecue rub recipe for the traditional Kansas City-Style Ribs. Finish these ribs off with one of our barbecue sauce recipes and have a wonderul rib dinner!

 

Ingredients:Rib_Rub_Spices

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne


Directions:
Combine all ingredients together and transfer to an air tight container.  Can be stored up to six months.

 

#3-Carolina Rib Rub

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This is a great classic rub for the Carolina Pulled Pork, ribs, brisket, poultry, lamb or pork.  Where it originally comes from I'm not sure but this is a great BBQ dry rub recipe.


Ingredients:Carolina_Rib_Dry_Rub_Spices

  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup paprika

 

Directions:
Combine all ingredients together.

 

#5-Texas Brisket Rub

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Since everything is supposed to be bigger in Texas, choose a big beef brisket for this dry rub recipe.

Ingredients:Brisket_Dry_Rub
  • 1/2 cup paprika
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds

Directions:
Combine all of the spices and seasonings well. Store in an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dry location. This recipe makes enough rub for two or three briskets.

To season your brisket, rub a generous amount of the dry rub seasoning onto all sides. Wrap the brisket in plastic wrap and leave it in the fridge for at least 12 hours, and up to two days. The flavors will absorb into the meat during this time.
 

#7-Pulled Pork Rub

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This traditional pulled pork dry rub recipe will give you a great batch of Carolina Style Pulled Pork.

 

Ingredients:pulled-pork

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard


Directions:
Mix all ingredients.  Work mixture into meat about and hour before it goes on the smoker. 
This rub can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for several months.

 

#9-Chicken Dry Rub

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Here's a great BBQ Chicken Dry Rub recipe.  It's a great combination of herbs that really bring add a nice taset to BBQ chicken. 


Ingredients:chicken-barbecue
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons whole mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper


Directions:

Combine the ingredients and rub into the chicken, all over, inside and out. For bolder flavor put the seasoning under the skin.

 

#2-Memphis Style Rib Rub

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In Memphis, ribs are traditionally served up dry.  I can attest to that fact when I went to Memphis for the first time and ate at the famous Rendezvous restaurant in downtown Memphis.  This doesn't mean that the meat is tough and dried out, there just isn't a barbecue sauce.  This traditional Memphis barbecue rub recipe is the base for greg pork ribs.

Ingredients:Memphis_Style_Rib_Rub
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne


Directions:
Combine all ingredients together and transfer to an air tight container.

 

 

 

 

#4-Basic Pork Rub

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This is a simple classic pork rub which is the basis of all BBQ dry rub recipes.  It's the favorite recipe for pulled pork BBQ.


Ingredients:Basic_Pork_Rub

  • 1/3 cup paprika
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper

Directions:
Combine all ingredients together.

 

 

 

#6-Basic Rib Rub

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This BBQ dry rub is a basic recipe for BBQ and smoking a great set of ribs.  This rub will add a lot of flavor without detracting from the natural flavor of the meat.

 

Ingredients:Rib_Rub

  • 1/3 cup paprika
  • 3 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground basil
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • Optional to make the rub sweeter: 2 tablespoons brown sugar


Directions:
Combine all ingredients.  Store in an airtight container.  When applying to ribs, coat heavily and massage into the meat.

 

#8-Beef Rib Rub

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This rub combines the flavors of sweet and heat. You can adjust the heat by using mild or medium chili powder and if you really want to make spice it up, then add an extra tablespoon of cayenne. This is a perfect BBQ dry rub recipe for great BBQ Beef Ribs.

Ingredients:Beef_Ribs

  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 1/4 cup mild or medium chili powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt


Directions:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Apply about 2 tablespoons of rub to each side of the rack.

 

10-Basic Fish Rub

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Basic Fish (BBQ Rub) - This is a rub to use on fish prior to grilling or smoking. Recipe from Steven Raichlen's How to Grill cookbook. He says you can add any additional herb or spice you may fancy.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder



Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl with your fingers.
2. If using as a seasoning, just sprinkle on the fish before grilling.
3. If using as a true rub (which will season and start to cure the fish), sprinkle on the fish and rub with your fingers. Let sit for 2 hours up to a day in advance prior to grilling.

 
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