Kansas City Style Dry Rub Recipe

Elevate your BBQ game with this Kansas City-style dry rub recipe! Originally designed for fall-off-the-bone ribs, this flavorful blend also works wonders on chicken. The perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory spices will leave you craving more. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, restaurant-quality rub.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 788.3 kcal
Protein 24g
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Ingredients for Kansas City Style Dry Rub

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How to Make Kansas City Style Dry Rub

  1. In a small bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Generously coat your ribs (or chicken) with the dry rub, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Wrap the ribs tightly in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
  5. 30 minutes before cooking, remove ribs from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature.
  6. Cook ribs using your preferred method (smoking, grilling, baking). Adjust cooking time based on your chosen method and desired level of doneness. Internal temperature should reach 190-200°F for ribs.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

799 g

Sugar

558g

Fat

8g

Carbs

61g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Kansas City Style Dry Rub?

Kansas City Style Dry Rub takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Kansas City Style Dry Rub?

Kansas City Style Dry Rub has approximately 788.3 calories per serving, with about 24 g protein, 61 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Kansas City Style Dry Rub?

The key ingredients for Kansas City Style Dry Rub are Sugar, Paprika, Kosher Salt, Celery Salt, Onion Powder, Chili Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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