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Brown Sugar IS Memphis-Style Ribs

Memphis Style Rib Rub

Memphis Style Rib Rub

Grab that unique Memphis flavor for your next ribs session. It all starts with that sweet brown sugar, y'all!

Course Spice Mix / Rubs
Cuisine Style African, American, Southern
Keywords: bbq, brown sugar, Memphis, rib rub, ribs, sweet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

What's In It?

  • 3/4 c firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 2/3 c white sugar
  • 1/2 c smoked paprika
  • 1/4 c garlic powder
  • 2 T ground black pepper
  • 2 T ground ginger powder
  • 2 T onion powder
  • 1/2 T ground rosemary
  • 1/2 T ground oregano
  • 2 t whole mustard seed
  • 2 t ground celery seed
  • 2 T sea salt

How to Make It

Memphis-style Rub

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk well to combine and break up any clumps.

  2. Store unused Memphis Rub in an airtight container up to several weeks.

How to use Memphis-style Rub

  1. Sprinkle on 2 tablespoons of sea salt all over your ribs and let rest in a refrigerator up to 12 hours in advance.

  2. Spray your dry rib rack with olive oil and sprinkle our Memphis-style Rub to coat the ribs. Apply the rub thick enough to make a crunchy bark during the smoke.

  3. After your first hour on the smoker, spritz with your favorite flavored liquid (beer, apple juice, etc) and continue your smoke until ribs reach an internal temperature of 195 degrees Fahrenheit.

  4. Once done, sprinkle again with Memphis-style dry rub and cut individual bones and serve immediately.

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Born in Mississippi, raised in Southeast Louisiana, I've been around good food my whole life. I’m enjoy sharing my love for the grill and the Grillax Lifestyle with my two boys.

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Guru

Guru

Born in Mississippi, raised in Southeast Louisiana, I've been around good food my whole life. I’m enjoy sharing my love for the grill and the Grillax Lifestyle with my two boys.

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