The Best Rib Rub

This simple rib rub packs big flavor with pantry spices you probably already have on hand. It’s sweet, smoky, and just the right amount of heat—perfect for oven, grill, or slow cooker ribs.You can make a big batch to keep on hand for quick, stress-free dinners.
Whether it’s a weeknight meal or weekend cookout, this rub brings the flavor every time.

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The Best Rib rub

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Course: seasoning

Cuisine: American

Keyword: meat rub, rib rub

Servings: 1 rib rack

Equipment

• 1 small bowl

Ingredients

• 2 tsp pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp coriander
• ¼ tsp all spice
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp cumin

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Instructions

• Blend the 2 tsp pink Himalayan salt, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground mustard, 1 tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp coriander, ¼ tsp all spice, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper and ¼ tsp cumin in a bowl.
• Rub onto both sides of prepped ribs