This is one of Kansas City’s famous rib rub recipes. It’s yummy!

photo by arnold | inuyaki

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup sweet paprika

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl mix all the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Try this Cajun Style Rib Rub, it’s delicious!

photo by Stefano A.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup dark brown sugar

1, 1/2 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl mix together all the ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to one month.

Memphis is famous for their ribs – try this Memphis Rib Rub!

photo by ddaarryynn

INGREDIENTS:

4 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon cumin

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl mix together all the ingredients. Rub all of it onto both sides of ribs. Cook accordingly.  Rub can be stored in an airtight container for 1 month.

If you like hot ribs try this Fiery Pepper Rib Rub, it’ll spice things up!

photo by nttrbx

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons brown sugar

3 tablespoons smoked paprika

2 tablespoons ground black pepper

1 tablespoons chili powder

1, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl mix together all ingredients until well blended. Rub onto both sides of ribs. Cook as directed.