Memphis Rib Rub

Memphis Rib Rub

The Spruce / Claire Cohen

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings

In Memphis, ribs are traditionally served up dry. This doesn't mean that the meat is tough and dried out, there just isn't a barbecue sauce. This traditional Memphis barbecue rub recipe is the base of a great rack of pork ribs. You can adjust the heat by changing the amount of cayenne.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup paprika

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons onion powder

  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon cayenne

Steps to Make It

  1. Mix ingredients together. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months after preparation.

  2. Spread evenly on prepared ribs that have been patted dry and let sit until the rub appears moist.

Use this rub for:

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
29 Calories
1g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 29
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4296mg 187%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 1mg 6%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 173mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)