Here’s a quick little recipe for a BBQ rub that goes great on pork. It’s what I’m using this 4th of July weekend.
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup paprika
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup cumin
1/4 cup granulated garlic
1/4 cup granulated onion
1/4 cup cinnamon
1 1/5 dashes of ground cloves
mix together and sprinkle liberally over your spare ribs or pork butt before smoking.
8. July 2009 at 2:15 pm
This rub sounds like it goes great on just about anything; but definitely the best on pork! One of my favorite go-to recipes for pork is this one http://weber.com/recipes/Recipe.aspx?rid=95. Molly (Weber)
BTW… check out our new video series “Weber Grill Master”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRN-VTuA0aw Grilling experts Jamie Purviance and Steven Raichlen compare notes on grilling techniques, what inspired these classically trained chefs to pursue the art of cooking with live fire, and find out what led to their biggest grilling mistakes.
9. July 2009 at 10:52 am
Sounds like a great recipe! I’ll definitely have to give it a try. I have been trying a lot of different rubs and grilling recipes lately, and they have all turned out excellent. I got all the recipes from the Weber site. Check it out! (http://weber.com/recipes/Recipe.aspx?rid=62).
Brian (Weber)
BTW… check out our new video series “Weber Grill Master”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRN-VTuA0aw Grilling experts Jamie Purviance and Steven Raichlen compare notes on grilling techniques, what inspired these classically trained chefs to pursue the art of cooking with live fire, and find out what led to their biggest grilling mistakes.
16. July 2009 at 6:01 pm
Thanks for the great BBQ rub recipe, we will have to test it out soon!
20. July 2009 at 7:59 pm
I’m going to try this rub recipe for my next grilling project. Do you have a rub for Fish (Salmon, Halibit …….)?
27. July 2009 at 8:38 pm
I should try that. Usually I get lazy and end up buying store bought rub, since I never have any rub recipes on hand. But hey, I’ve got pork thawing in the fridge now, so I must give it a go : )
29. August 2009 at 8:38 pm
i can take the sugar out. cause i can’t eat sugar.
15. October 2009 at 7:01 am
Man – this rub is friggin’ good. Definately going to be using it.
I made this other rub one day when I needed something quick and for bulk. Check it out and let me know what you think: http://www.bbqrevolution.com/2009/08/19/quick-n-easy-bulk-pork-rub/
5. February 2010 at 11:49 am
I’ve got hypertension and can’t have a lot of salt. I really love bbq, but all the rubs have got so much salt. Anyone have a rub with a low amount of salt that works good??
thanks,
Chris
18. February 2010 at 11:33 pm
Chris, not sure what you call “a lot of salt,” but here are two possibilities. Pappy’s “50% Less Salt” might work for you. Good flavor, 180 mg Sodium/1/4 tsp. pappyschoice.com
Costco also has their “Sweet Mesquite Seasoning” which has 110 mg/tsp. You can use these and cut them with mild or medium ground chile and/or onion powder.
27. March 2010 at 3:01 pm
Really easy and really good. Thank you for the recipe.
25. May 2010 at 12:29 am
I bought the barbeque utensil online. Your BBQ rub recipe will help me when my family go to barbecue this weekend. Thanks!
5. July 2010 at 11:06 am
I used this for my ribs rub yesterday and smoked them on a mequite wood fire for 4 hours.. they came out perfectly. This rub is totally legit! Loved it. Kudos.
-Sylvia
Cigar Ratings
15. July 2010 at 6:00 pm
I use a wet Rub on both Boston Butts & Ribs. I guess you could call it a Marinade but it’s pretty thick. The amounts used would vary with personal taste and amount of meat (I always go with my taste).
1.Paprika
2.Cayenne Pepper
3.Ancho Chili Powder
4.Chipolte Chili Powder
5.Black Pepper
6.Chili Powder
7.Garlic Salt
8.Garlic Powder
9.Powdered Onion
10.Dry Mustard Seed Ground
11.Brown Sugar (don’t skimp)
12.Jack Daniels
13.Olive Oil
14.Worcestershire Sauce
15.Liquid Smoke
16.Juice of 1 Lime
17.Orange Juice
18.Soy Sauce
Marinade overnight in fridge, in a large zip-loc bag.
The next morning…
0.0Hrs. Fire Up the Smoker—Ribs On (Save Marinade for Mop).
3.5Hrs Re-Stoke Smoking Wood.
Cut Marinade w/1Bottle beer to make Mop .
Mop Ribs.
5.0Hrs Foil Ribs(tent style)place back on smoker, re-stoke wood.
8.0Hrs Remove Ribs from smoker, place them in a cooler 9.5Hrs.
9.5Hrs Ready for Consumption!
The meat should fall off the bone but be firm at the same time.
I use a Brinkman all-in-one Smoker and I get wonderful results with everything I do!