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Homemade Sweet and Smoky Chipotle Rib Rub

Sweet and Smoky Chipotle Rib Rub

Our sweet and smoky base rib rub with ground chipotle powder stirred in for a deeper, smokier heat. Same pantry staples, one extra ingredient, noticeably spicier.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp coarse kosher salt regular table salt works fine too, use a little less since it's finer
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 3/4 tsp ground chipotle powder start with 1/2 tsp for milder heat, or go up to 1 tsp for more smoke and noticeably more heat

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl or container.
  2. Mix thoroughly with a fork or whisk until fully combined, breaking up any clumps of brown sugar and chipotle powder.
  3. Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 3 months, or use right away to season your ribs before smoking or grilling.

Notes

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