Apple City Ribs Rub
0 mins
Serves 4
A sweet and savory dry rub for ribs, featuring brown sugar and warm spices. This award-winning blend creates a beautiful caramelized crust and perfect flavor on pork ribs.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Break up any lumps in the brown sugar to ensure even distribution.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
- Apply generously to ribs, rubbing into all surfaces.
- For best results, apply the rub at least 1 hour before cooking, or up to overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
Tips
This recipe makes about 1 cup of rub, enough for 3-4 racks of ribs. The brown sugar will caramelize during cooking, creating a delicious crust on the ribs. For a more complex flavor, try adding 1 teaspoon of black pepper or 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne for heat. This rub works best with pork ribs but can also be used on pork shoulder or pork loin. Store any unused rub in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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