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Savory and Spicy Memphis Dry Rub for Ribs
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16 Tablespoons
Calories: 14 kcal
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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 Information
Calories
14kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
1924mg
(80%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
254IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1924mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 254IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.