Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients, blending thoroughly. If reserving for later use, store in a tightly capped jar.

To use, sprinkle heavily over all sides of meat and rub in well with fingers. Let meat stand at room temperature for 2 hours, or lightly covered overnight in the refrigerator.

Sprinkle meat again lightly before grilling, broiling or baking.

This recipe makes enough for 3 to 4 pounds spareribs. Mixture is also good on poultry. Keeps indefinitely in tightly capped jar.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Detroit News
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Dry-Rub Spice Marinade