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pouring rib rub over short ribs
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BBQ Rub Recipes + Dry Rib Rub

Your number one guide to BBQ Rub Recipes! Find the perfect BBQ rub for ribs, steak, prime rib, brisket, and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue rubs, bbq rub recipes, bbq rubs, bbq rubs recipes
Servings: 5 Tablespoons
Calories: 17kcal
Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

  • 1 small mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Coarse salt coarse salt only - fine salt will not give you the same results!
  • 1 Tablespoon Black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic powder

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

  • Add black pepper, coarse salt, paprika, and garlic powder to a bowl.
    2 Tablespoons Paprika, 1 Tablespoon Coarse salt, 1 Tablespoon Black pepper, 1 Tablespoon Garlic powder
    Rib rub recipe ingredients
  • Mix together until completely combined.
    rib rub recipe in a white bowl
  • Generously apply the rub to meat by sprinkling it on all sides and patting it down with your hands.
    Three short ribs on a rack seasoned with dry rub
  • Cook to your liking, and enjoy the amazing flavor from this rub!
    short ribs seasoned with short ribs rub in a basket with parchment paper

Notes

  • You can apply the rub directly before cooking, or up to overnight.
  • Always bring beef to room temperature for best results.
  • Using coarse salt rather than fine salt creates a better crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.6g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1154mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 0.7g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg