Recipes for a rib rub

[f1sh1nfool]

can anyone point me in the right direction in making a decent rib rub? I know alot of people like to keep it a secret, but any ideas would be appreciated.

[JollyT]

Got this one from Alton Brown's "Good Eat's" TV show.

Dry Rub:

8 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed

3 tablespoons kosher salt

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon jalapeno seasoning

1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon rubbed thyme

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

[SCUMFROG]

Try this..

Combine:

1 cup ketchup

1 cup vinegar

1/2 cup dark corn syrup

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon tabasco pepper sauce

Heat over high heat until boiling.

Reduce heat, simmer 30-40 minutes until thick.

Coat 4 pounds of baby back pork ribs, front and back, with BBQ sauce.

Wrap ribs in aluminum foil. Bake at 300 degrees for 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

Remove ribs from foil and smother with more sauce.

Grill on hot barbecue for 2-4 minutes per side.

[f1sh1nfool]

thanks for the replies guys, any more out there?

[sakman]

How are you planning on cooking the ribs? If you are planning on using a smoker, which I think is the best albeit slowest method, make sure you either cook with moist heat or use a mop to add moisture and flavor. Also, baby backs are quite a bit more forgiving since they are a better cut and don't rely on the preperation method/style as much as spare ribs. If you are smoking, don't forget to try smoking a couple of big sweet onions slathered in mustard barbeque sauce as an accompanyment. I love this time of year when I can throw a couple of racks of ribs into the smoker, go fishing and come back to a couple of chilled malt-based beverages and BBQ!!

All of that being said, the Alton Brown rub is awful close to the one that I use. Remember to watch the cayenne if you have someone eating who is heat sensitive. Plus, Alton's recipes always turn out excellent when I prepare them.

[DigitalFisherman]

Memphis Style Dry Ribs

1/2 cup brown sugar

equal parts (aprox 3 tbsp)

kosher salt

black pepper

sweet paprika

garlic powder (perhaps you could sub with Old Bay; yum)

make sure that the thin tissue (it's like a fat membrane)has been removed from the boney side of the rack; rub with the above mixture and let sit for 4 or more hours. I "smoke" ribs on a charcoal grill set up for indirect heat. Put the ribs in a rib rack, throw on a couple chunks of your favorite wood and grill at 350ish for 1.5 to 2 hours. After 1 hour, begin mopping every 15 minutes with a mixture of 1/4 cup yellow mustard and equal parts (aprox 3/4 cup) cider vinegar and water. The ribs are done when the meat shrinks back from the bone about 1/4 inch. Sprinkle with a little of the rub (or lather with sauce if you prefer) and enjoy.

Is it lunch time yet?

[tulikow]

I like to buy Wee Willy's dry rub and spice it up with some smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, hickory salt, celery salt, and cayenne pepper. I mix all these together and then soften some butter in the microwave. Completely cover the top of the rack with the butter then rub on as much of the seasoning as possible. Cook slowly over charcoal and soaked wood chips (I like apple and mesquite) for up to 5 hours. If you want sauce then within the last few minutes brush on Wee willy's barbeque sauce mixed with 2 teaspoons A1 steak sauce and a half capfull of liquid smoke and some brown sauce. Be careful with the liquid smoke, its very strong. These are some of the best ribs I have ever had.

[Phred52]

Question for those that recommend "Old Bay". I've asked at my local grocery stores and they point out the "bay leaves" in the spice section. Is "Old Bay" a spice in it's own right OR a medley of spices?? Where do YOU find it? If I travel, I can get to about 5 different chains, so I figure SOMEONE should carry it. HELP!!! Phred52

[Finns]

Old-Bay is a sub company of McCormick Spices. I usually get their shrimp/crab boil for boiling shell fish.

Do a search for old-bay should help.

Finns.

[Phred52]

Thanks for the getback Finns. I did a "drive" and found Old Bay at Walmart. 2 "major" grocery chains in town and none carried it. And they say to shop "our" town first, WHY bother? This bunch figures, if we don't have it, you don't need it. Thanks again, Phred52!

[3pronghook]

Black pepper and celery seed. So easy you have to try it.