BBQ Ribs Spice Rub

So you are interested in a BBQ Ribs Spice Rub! This is a delicious rub for adding a little heat little spicy heat on the backend. If you prefer baby back ribs, spare ribs, or St. Louis ribs, a chipotle BBQ dry rub turns good meat into something delicious. Let’s walk through how to make it happen.

Know Your Ribs

First lets talk about the different ribs that you will use a BBQ ribs spice rub on. First off, baby backs ribs are meatier and have less marbling. However don’t let that discourage you. When properly cooked they are just as tender and delicious as other cuts of ribs.

Spare ribs on the other hand, are a little leaner and cook faster than baby back ribs. They are a better option if you are short on time.

Now on to St. Louis ribs. They are spare ribs trimmed that have the rib tips trimmed down for evenness. Whichever cut of ribs you choose, the rub’s what makes them shine.

The BBQ Ribs Spice Rub

Ok, I know can we get on with it, what’s the BBQ ribs spice rub I am talking about. The one I use is Butcher BBQ Sweet Chipotle Dry Rub. This rub is amazing for a the true “sweet with a little heat” BBQ.

It is made in small batches and uses the finest ingredients. Whether used by itself or combined with another of your favorite rubs, it simply works for ribs!

Prep Those Ribs

Now, before you dust your ribs with a chipotle BBQ seasoning goes on, we need to get your ribs ready.

1. Start off by trimming off extra fat and peel the membrane from the back of the ribs.

2. Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel.

3. Then open the shaker bottle for the chipotle dry rub and apply the rub as evenly as possible.

4. Apply rub to both the back, sides, and the presentation side.

5. Let them sit for an hour or so, or pop them in the fridge overnight. The longer the rub sits on the ribs, the better!

Cooking Low and Slow

Time to cook and this is where all the preparation starts to pay off! Fire up your pit and shoot for a grate temperature around 225°F.

Use a few chunks of apple wood and smoke the ribs low and slow until the meat starts to pull back from the bone. Some pitmasters cook by time, I would recommend cooking by temperature.

Check the internal temp of your ribs until they reach 160 degrees and then it’s time to wrap.

Add some additional BBQ ribs spice rub, maybe some brown sugar, and some apple juice? This is just a suggestion to complement your applewood smoke.

When your ribs hit an internal temperature of 195-205 they should be good and tender and ready to rest.

Serving Up Your Spiced Ribs

After your spiced ribs have rested for 30 or so minutes, let’s plate those ribs! Our barbecue dry rub for ribs goes well with sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans.

Don’t forget a good BBQ sauce! I use Butcher BBQ Sweet BBQ Sauce, and I brush it on prior to serving.

In Conclusion

That’s it! You got the know-how to make ribs with a delicious BBQ ribs spice rub. Now it’s your turn to experiment with different cuts of ribs and pairing it with different rubs. Fire up the smoker and leave us a comment on how your BBQ ribs turned out in the comments below!