Kansas City Style Barbecue Rub Recipe
This Kansas City-style BBQ rub is the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy. Elevate your ribs, brisket, or chicken with this bold, flavorful blend!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (just enough for a mild heat ki
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until evenly combined.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months in a cool, dark place.
Notes
The traditional Kansas City-style rib rub makes approximately 1½ cups (about 12 tablespoons) of dry rub. Depending on how generously you apply it, this amount is enough for 2-3 racks of ribs.