In my opinion the perfect rib rub should be able to make barbeque sauce optional.  It should be sweet, salty, with a little bit of heat.  This rub is my go to for ribs.  
 
A note on all of the rubs that I make.  I like to make more than one application worth and store them in old spice containers so they can be quickly added when needed.  When a rub contains brown sugar it will tend to clump up when it has been sitting for a few days so I use a blender bottle shaker ball.  

Rib Rub

Recipe by The Bored FoodieDifficulty: Easy

2.5

Cups

Ingredients

  • Brown Sugar

  • Dark Brown Sugar

  • Paprika

  • Kosher Salt

  • Black Pepper

  • Red Pepper Flakes

  • Garlic Powder

  • Chili Powder

  • Coriander (fresh ground if possible)

  • Season Salt (Lawry’s brand)

  • Onion Powder

  • Chipotle Powder

  • Dried Parsley

  • Cumin

  • Mustard Powder (fresh ground if possible)

  • Cayenne Pepper

  • Ginger Powder

Directions

  • Mix all ingredients