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Memphis BBQ ribs with dry rub.

Savory and Spicy Memphis Dry Rub for Ribs

Carne Diem Culinary
This homemade Memphis style rib rub is perfect for dry rubbed ribs just like you get in Memphis. This rib seasoning is well balanced with just the right amount of savory, spicy, sweet and smoky notes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Rubs and Seasonings
Cuisine American South
Servings 16 Tablespoons
Calories 14 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ Cup Kosher Salt
  • ¼ cup Paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard Seed
  • 2 teaspoon Celery Seed
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Seed
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon Accent MSG (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
  • Use about 1 tablespoon of rub per pound of ribs or adjust to taste.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 cup of rib rub.  We typically use about 1 tablespoon of rub per pound, which should be enough to season roughly 6-8 racks of ribs.

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 1924mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 254IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword BBQ, BBQ Rub
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