Walter Jetton was pitmaster to President Johnson during the 1960's. He prepared barbecue meats for leaders from around the world and this is his recipe for rib rub. This recipe calls for MSG, but you can certainly omit it.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons salt
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons MSG (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dry lemon powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

