Fourth of July Parties: Martie's BBQ Rib Rub Recipe

Hey - I got a shout out from my friend from high school days, Terri Merren who lives quite a glamorous life in the Cayman Islands these days with her beautiful family. Terri tells me that she tried my rub recipe for beer can chicken on ribs and they were awesome! Since I've had a few emails today asking for a rib recipe, I thought I'd tell you what Terri said about the rub so you can try it. Trust me, I am not a ribmaster. I know how to do some pretty mean ribs but my dear friend Sam Jackson is the ribmaster--- and as long as he's around, I really don't have to cook ribs. Plus we have the legendary Dreamland BBQ or Big Bob Gibson's BBQ withini easy driving distance.

Here's the recipe for the rub. You can cook your ribs inside in the oven wrapped foil and finish them off on the grill. That's what Terri did and I watched Alton Brown do that as well. Try the rub and let me know!!

Martie's BBQ Rub Recipe

2 T. Brown sugar

1/4 c. Paprika

2 t. Cayenne pepper

1 t. Granulated sugar

2 t. Kosher salt

1 1/2 t. Dry mustard

1 t. Black pepper

1 t. Garlic powder

1 t. Onion powder

1 t. Celery salt

1/4 t. Chipotle pepper (optional but gives a nice smoky flavor)

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or plastic Zip loc bag. Will keep in a cool dry place for about a month. 

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