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(Updated )

Prep

10 min

Cook

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Total

10 min

Difficulty

beginner

Yield

Method

no-cook

Here's a quick little recipe for a BBQ rub that goes great on pork. It's what I'm using this Fourth of July weekend.

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What You Need

Ingredients

  • 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 of ground cloves
  • Mix together and sprinkle liberally over your spare ribs or pork butt before smoking.

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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