Mustard Rib Rub
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
890 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Mustard Rib Rub
Description
The Mustard Rib Rub recipe prepares a seasoned coating by mixing garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground cumin, black pepper, dried oregano, smoked hot paprika, and brown sugar. After removing the membrane from the back of a baby back rib rack, the ribs are brushed with Dijon mustard and then generously coated in the spice rub. Cutting the rack to fit a baking dish, the ribs are covered tightly with foil and baked slowly at 300°F for three hours.
This cooking method results in ribs that are tender and infused with the smoky, slightly sweet, and herbaceous rub flavors. The mustard acts as a binder for the spice mixture, enhancing flavor adhesion and creating a subtle tang beneath the spices.
Serve the ribs alongside classic potato salad or other hearty sides that can balance the richness of the meat. The long baking time ensures tender meat that pulls easily from the bone.
The included tip about removing the membrane carefully helps ensure better seasoning penetration and a more tender final texture.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked hot paprika
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
- 1 baby back ribs 2 ½ to 3 pounds, rack
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, oregano, paprika and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Remove the membrane that's on the back side of the rib rack and discard.*
- Set the rib rack onto a work surface, meat side up. Rub the Dijon mustard onto the meat side of the rack.
- Sprinkle the spice rub evenly onto the mustard.
- Cut the rib rack in half so that both pieces fit together into a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish.
- Set the ribs into the baking dish, meat side up.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. (Be sure to seal it all around.)
- Bake the ribs for 3 hours.
- Serve with potato salad.
Notes
- Remove the rib membrane by sliding a metal spatula or butter knife under it, then grasping with a paper towel to pull it off safely.
- Cut the rib rack to fit your baking dish to ensure even cooking.
- Cover ribs tightly with foil to retain moisture during baking.
- Serve ribs with potato salad or your preferred hearty side dishes.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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