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    Home » Recipes » Main Meals

    Best Dry Rub For Ribs

    Published: Sep 24, 2021 · Last Updated: Sep 22, 2021 by Seanna Borrows · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 6 Comments

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    Best Dry Rub For Ribs - Husk BBQ Rub, from Chef Sean Brock's Heritage Cookbook. Go-to dry rub for perfect BBQ every time.

    Hands down the best dry rub for ribs recipe in our opinion is Husk BBQ Rub, which can be found in Chef Sean Brock's highly acclaimed Heritage Cookbook. We did a blind taste test of two highly rated dry rub recipes and Husk BBQ Rub was the clear winner in our house.

    Dry rub in a mason jar with lid.

    We used it to make our Oven-Baked Ribs Recipe, and Perfect Pulled Pork, and Chef Brock's dry rub created a delicious caramelized crust and tender, juicy, fall off the bone ribs. So good!

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    Ingredients

    This easy recipe can be quickly put together from common pantry ingredients:

    • Smoked Paprika - Smoked Paprika has a deep smoky flavor and aroma. We sometimes substitute the milder, more common American Paprika. American Paprika is the kind you'll find readily at your local grocery store.
    • Light Brown Sugar - Aids in caramelization and browning of ribs.
    • Kosher Salt - Morton Kosher Salt is my go-to for this recipe. I prefer its course grain and saltiness when compared with the finer grain, less salty, Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt.
    • Garlic Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Ground Black Pepper
    • Chili Powder
    Image showing individual ingredients for Husk Dry Rub.

    How to Make Dry Rub

    This dry rub recipe is super easy to mix together in just a few minutes. Just combine all the spices in a mason jar, close the lid, give it a good shake, and you're good to go!

    How to make dry rub for ribs?

    The best dry rub for ribs we have found is the Husk BBQ Rub Recipe from Sean Brock's Heritage Cookbook:

    ½ Cup Smoked Paprika
    ¼ Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
    2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
    1 ½ Tablespoons Garlic Powder
    1 ½ Tablespoons Onion Powder
    1 ½ Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper
    1 ½ Teaspoons Chili Powder

    Combine Ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

    Image showing individual ingredients for Husk BBQ Rub Recipe.

    How to Use It

    Use this delicious dry rub to flavor any meat that you are making. Just cover the meat on all sides with the dry rub and rub it in. You can do this any time you like from just before you cook up to 24 hours ahead of time.

    Tasty Tip - It is important that you do not coat the meat with dry rub more than 24 hours ahead of time, as it will cause the meat to dry and toughen.

    Husk BBQ Rub shown rubbed into ribs.

    We love to use this recipe to make our Oven-Baked Ribs Recipe or Perfect Pulled Pork Recipe and Chef Brock's dry rub created a delicious caramelized crust and tender, juicy, fall off the bone ribs. So good! Give it a try. You'll be glad you did!

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    Let us know if you love Chef Brock's Husk BBQ Rub Recipe as much as we do. It's our go-to dry rub for perfect BBQ every time. We'd love to hear from you!

    xo ~ Seanna

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    Dry rub in a mason jar with lid.

    Best Dry Rub For Ribs - Husk BBQ Rub

    We found the best dry rub for ribs recipe and we're sharing it with you.   Use this dry rub to bring all the best flavor to your next backyard bbq or family gathering. So delicious!
    Hands down the best dry rub for ribs recipe in our opinion is Husk BBQ Rub, which can be found in Chef Sean Brock's highly acclaimed Heritage Cookbook.  We used it to make our Oven-Baked Ribs Recipe and Chef Brock's dry rub created a delicious caramelized crust and tender, juicy, fall off the bone ribs. So good!
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    Course: Main Meals
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 Tablespoons
    Calories: 26kcal
    Author: Seanna Borrows

    Equipment

    • mason jar
    • measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • ½ Cup Smoked Paprika
    • ¼ Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons Garlic Powder
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons Onion Powder
    • 1 ½ Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 ½ Teaspoons Chili Powder
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    Instructions

    • Combine Ingredients.  Measure out all ingredients and mix well to combine.
      ½ Cup Smoked Paprika, ¼ Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar, 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt, 1 ½ Tablespoons Garlic Powder, 1 ½ Tablespoons Onion Powder, 1 ½ Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper, 1 ½ Teaspoons Chili Powder
    • Store. Store in an air tight container.

    Notes

    Time-Saving Tip.  Measure out all ingredients into a mason jar,  cover the jar with a tight fitting lid, give it a good shake and you're good to go!
    Using this Dry Rub.  Use this delicious dry rub to flavor any meat that you are making. Just cover the meat on all sides with the dry rub and rub it in. You can do this any time you like from just before you cook up to 24 hours ahead of time.
    Storage Suggestions.  Store in a cool, dark place, as you would any of your other spices.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1530IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Will

      September 25, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      The best I've had!

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      • Seanna

        September 25, 2021 at 4:33 pm

        Thanks Will! I know you like it on steaks. Good Call!

        Reply
    2. Russ B

      September 24, 2021 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      Awesome flavor!!

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      • Seanna

        September 24, 2021 at 9:01 am

        Thank you! Glad you like it!

        Reply
    3. Hannah

      September 24, 2021 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      yum!!!

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      • Seanna

        September 24, 2021 at 9:02 am

        Thanks Hannah!

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