Hot and Spicy BBQ Rub for Ribs or Chicken Recipe

Name: Hot and Spicy BBQ Rub for Ribs or Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup (150 mL) chili powder; 1/4 cup (50 mL) paprika; 2 tbsp (25 mL) garlic salt; 2 tbsp (25 mL) coarse sea salt; 1 tbsp (15 mL) whole black peppercorns; 2 tsp (10 mL) mustard seeds; 2 tsp (10 mL) granulated sugar; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger; 1 tsp (5 mL) whole cloves; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) onion powder; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cornstarch; Whole racks of spareribs, as needed

Servings: persons

1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup (150 mL) chili powder
1/4 cup (50 mL) paprika
2 tbsp (25 mL) garlic salt
2 tbsp (25 mL) coarse sea salt
1 tbsp (15 mL) whole black peppercorns
2 tsp (10 mL) mustard seeds
2 tsp (10 mL) granulated sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger
1 tsp (5 mL) whole cloves
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground turmeric
1/4 tsp (1 mL) onion powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) cornstarch
Whole racks of spareribs, as needed

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To Make the Rub:
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In work bowl fitted with metal blade, process brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt, sea salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, granulated sugar, ginger, cloves, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder and cornstarch until finely ground, about 3 minutes.
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To season and cook ribs:
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I like to parboil my pork ribs first in a boiling pot of water for 5 minutes.
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Then place the ribs in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover with an even coating of the Hot and Spicy BBQ Rub, about 1/4 cup (50 mL) per full rack.
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Cover and let stand in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
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Bake ribs in a preheated 300F (150C) oven until fork tender, 75 to 90 minutes.
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To season and cook chicken: Rub about half of the mixture on a 2- to 3-lb (1 to 5 kg) whole chicken.
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Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
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Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven or barbecue chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh reaches 180F (82C), about 15 minutes per pound (33 minutes per kilogram).
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Variation:
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Add 2 cups (500 mL) Homemade Ketchup or store-bought to make this rub a wet sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed brown sugar, 2/3 cup (150 mL) chili powder, 1/4 cup (50 mL) paprika, 2 tbsp (25 mL) garlic salt, and more.

Yes, Hot and Spicy BBQ Rub for Ribs or Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hot and Spicy BBQ Rub for Ribs or Chicken

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