Bobby Flay's Rib Rub

Elevate your barbecue game with Bobby Flay’s Rib Rub, a bold and flavorful blend of spices that turns ordinary ribs into a smokey, sweet, and slightly spicy delight. Featuring a perfect balance of brown sugar, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and a touch of cayenne for heat, this seasoning mix infuses every bite with irresistible depth and richness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dry rub is ideal for grilling, smoking, or baking, ensuring a deliciously caramelized crust on your ribs. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or a family dinner, this easy rib rub recipe is your secret weapon for restaurant-quality flavor at home. Perfect for meat lovers and barbecue enthusiasts, make this your go-to recipe for unforgettable ribs!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Stir the ingredients together using a whisk or fork until the mixture is evenly blended and free of clumps.

Step 3

Pat the ribs dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, ensuring the rub adheres properly.

Step 4

Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the spice rub, massaging the mixture into the meat with your hands to create a flavorful crust.

Step 5

Let the ribs sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Step 6

Proceed to cook the ribs using your preferred method, such as smoking, grilling, or baking, following specific time and temperature guidelines.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(53.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	172.4

Total Fat 2.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 751.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 121.8mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 405.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.0%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 78.7%