Flavorful Dry Rub for Ribs

The key to adding intense flavor to meat is in the rub. A perfectly balanced dry rub does wonders for the flavor, but also seals in the juices and keeps the meat from drying out.

This Flavorful Dry Rub for Ribs has the perfect balance of sweet, and a little spicy, to make your ribs irresistible! Easy to mix up in a pinch and so finger-licking delicious. The combination of flavors in this rub is just amazing.

It goes just as well on chicken, turkey or pork chops, but it’s always my go to for pork ribs.

Flavorful Dry Rub for Ribs

Yield: 1/2 cup

Flavorful Dry Rub for Ribs

Flavorful Dry Rub for Ribs

The key to adding intense flavor to meat is in the rub. A perfectly balanced dry rub does wonders for the flavor, but also seals in the juices and keeps the meat from drying out.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons paprika
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

    1. Mix together brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub into pork ribs.

    2. For best results, allow ribs to marinate overnight. Grill ribs as desired.