Recipe

BBQ Rub

A versatile BBQ rub with a sweet-savory-spice balance that goes great on pork ribs and pork butt. Brown sugar provides the base sweetness, paprika adds color, and cinnamon gives it an unexpected warmth.

By Luis Ramirez

Prep

10 min

Cook

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Total

10 min

Difficulty

beginner

Yield

Method

no-cook

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What You Need

Ingredients

Rub

  • 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 1/2 dashes ground cloves

Step by Step

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix

    Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Sprinkle liberally over spare ribs or pork butt before smoking. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Pro Tips

  • Great on pork ribs and pork butt
  • The cinnamon adds unexpected warmth that complements the smoke
  • Make a big batch and store in a mason jar — it keeps for months
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