BBQ Rubs

Every now and then I like to try something different on the grill. Here are some rub recipes to use on pork, chicken, turkey or beef.

Mike's Baby Back Rib Dry Rub

# 1 tablespoon ground cumin
# 1 tablespoon thyme
# 1 teaspoon salt
# 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
# 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
# 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix ingredients. Remove membrane from underside of ribs. Apply the rub liberally. Cook at about 200 F till done. I usually do one rack on the hibachi if dining alone. I use enough coals to line the perimeter of the unit and keep the ribs centered to avoid flareups and to prolong the cooking time. Try to keep fire cool enough to allow an hour or two of cooking time. If doing in the smoker, I might extend the cooking time to three hours or so.

Serve with BBQ sauce on the side, but I find the rub imparts a great flavor and sauce is not needed.

From: Michael Reeves
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Baby Back Dry Rub

# 8 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed
# 3 tablespoons kosher salt
# 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
# 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
# 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
# 1/2 teaspoon garlic 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 thyme, rubbed between the fingers
# 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Place each slab of baby back ribs on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side down, or plastic wrap. Sprinkle each side generously with the dry rub. Pat the dry rub into the meat. Refrigerate the ribs for a minimum of 1 hour (overnight is much better).

From: Alton Brown I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking

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Southern Succor Rub

# 1/4 cup ground black pepper
# 1/4 cup paprika
# 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
# 2 tablespoons salt
# 2 teaspoons dry mustard
# 1 teaspoon cayenne

Makes enough rub for a 6 to 8 pound Boston butt.

From: Smoke and Spice
Posted By: Tonkcats@cs.com, Via: Rec.Food.Recipes

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Basic Barbecue Dry Rub

# 1 cup sugar
# 1/2 cup salt
# 4 tablespoons cracked black pepper
# 2 tablespoons onion powder
# 2 tablespoons garlic powder
# 1 tablespoon cayenne powder

Mix all ingredients together and generously sprinkle on chicken, ribs or pork shoulder prior to cooking.

From: Lolis Eric Elie, "Smokestack Lightning"

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