Spice Rub {Used on Ribs}

If I were to be stranded on a island and could have one thing. 

It would most likely be a endless supply of ribs 

(unless the island had pigs on it... the it would be buffalo wings)

First off can I just express how delicious ribs are. I mean... there is nothing more fun than trying to figure out how you got BBQ sauce on your eyebrow.

(does this happen to anyone else.. or is it just me?)

So this rub. Yum. Oh gosh it is good. It is so good - You probably don't even need ribs. 

You can just rub this mix on anything and it is probably going to turn out amazing.

*Cue harmonious angeles singing*

Just a forewarning, I am a 'eye baller' kind of gal. So although I am putting measurements up they are more guidelines. Sometimes it is more of a 'heaping' than a exact precise measurement. So when you see a + sign, that means you can be a little gracious ;) 

Spice Measurements for 1 Rack of Baby Back Ribs

1TBS Paprika

1TSP+ Chili Powder

1TSP Brown Sugar

1/2TSP Garlic Powder

1/4TSP+ Cumin

1/4TSP+ Cayenne Pepper

  (Or a spicy premade spice you already own)

1/4TSP Dried Mustard

1/4TSP Black Pepper

 (Or ~12 Grinds on a pepper grinder)

1/4TSP Salt

1/8TSP+ Cinnamon (Mmm)

Alright now stir it all up! 

I like to start putting the rub on the inner part of the ribs and then do the 'meatier' side last. 

Note: I recommend washing off the ribs after buying and then pat drying them before putting the spice blend on it!

Just pour or shake the rub evenly on the ribs!

Now there are two ways to go about cooking this baby. 

First off: Preset Oven to 250F & Cook for 2 1/2 Hours

Method 1: Cover ribs with tinfoil and Put in the oven

Method 2: Put ribs in uncovered for the first 1.5 Hours and then cover with Foil.

There isn't much difference but Method 2 results in a little more 'crispier' ends. 

&& There you have it! 

I love the rub so much.. I sometimes just eat it plain with only the rub  but it is also amazing with BBQ Sauce (Sweet Baby Rays anyone??)

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