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Homemade Kansas City Style Rib Rub

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Put a little bit of sweet, and a bit of heat on your ribs! This Homemade Kansas City Style Rib Rub will have you craving ribs all week!

HOMEMADE KANSAS CITY STYLE RIB RUB RECIPE

I love barbecuing – nothing beats the smell of slow-smoked ribs wafting through the warm summer air! But to really make the most of your ribs, you need a good rib rub recipe. A good rib rub is a key to the juiciest, most flavorful, and tender ribs you’ve ever tasted. With the right blend of spices, you can take your BBQ game to the next level. Whether you are using a smoker, a grill, or just an oven in your apartment, adding a dry rub to your meat before cooking will add a wonderful boost of flavor to the end result.

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WHAT IS KANSAS CITY STYLE BBQ?

Ah, Kansas City-style barbecue – it’s a real treat! Slow-cooked over a smoky fire using hickory or other woods, it’s characterized by its delicious pork and sweet and smoky sauce. It’s even better when you pair it with classic sides like coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread. Yum!

Kansas City-style barbecue is known for its sweet, tomatobased sauces and its use of multiple types of meat, including pork, beef, chicken, and turkey. 

WHAT DOES THIS HOMEMADE KANSAS CITY STYLE RIB RUB TASTE LIKE?

When cooked, this rib rub will have a sweet and smoky flavor with a hint of garlic, onion, and a kick of heat from the cayenne pepper. The mustard powder will add a tangy note, while the celery seed will give it a subtle earthy flavor.

THE BEST RIB RUB RECIPE INGREDIENTS

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HOW TO MAKE THIS HOMEMADE KANSAS CITY STYLE RIB RUB RECIPE

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.

  2. Using a small whisk, or fork, stir all the ingredients until well combined.

  3. Use promptly, or store in an airtight container for future use.
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CAN YOU MAKE HOMEMADE KC RIB RUBS AHEAD OF TIME?

Absolutely! I like to have a jar of this all sorts of homemade spices and seasoning on hand for whenever the craving strikes. As a rule of thumb, when making spice blends: the earliest expiration date on your ingredients is now the new expiration date for your homemade BBQ dry rub.
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CAN YOU FREEZE THIS KANSAS CITY STYLE RIB RUB?

Though it is not necessary to freeze this meat dry rub, you can store it in the freezer. If you do, make sure it is an airtight, freezer-safe container to keep the original flavors fresh.

WHAT TO SERVE USING HOMEMADE KANSAS CITY STYLE RIB RUB?

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WHAT KITCHEN TOOLS DO I NEED TO MAKE KANSAS CITY RIB RUB AT HOME?

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Homemade Kansas City Style Rib Rub

Put a little bit of sweet, and a bit of heat on your ribs! This Homemade Kansas City Style Rib Rub will have you craving ribs all week!
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Seasoning
Servings: 1 2.6 cups Jar
Author: House Hunk

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
  • Using a small whisk, or fork, stir all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Use promptly, or store in an airtight container for future use.
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