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\nWhat can be better than the aromas of fine barbecued meats sending up wafting smoke to tickle the noses of some of the most discerning palates. Rich, natural flavors all combined to make your particular brand of barbecue the best it could possibly be. We like to say that ribs taste good thinking that the meat itself is the primary actor in this chorus of taste. But in fact the meat is actually the carrier of some of the finest seasonings available to man. Believing and saying that meats taste good is driven directly through the barbecue, and grilling or smoking process. A Dry Rub is defined by Webster as “a mixture of herbs and spices and similar dry ingredients that are rubbed onto the surface of food (most often meat) to add flavor. The dry rub also creates a crust on the surface of food that is grilled or broiled.” So, this belief that meats taste good is subject to the combinations that employed in the actual makeup of the dry rub itself. And where a dry rub for ribs is concerned it’s the combination of juices, liquids, sinews, powders, granules and spices all combined to deliver one specific taste at one specific point in time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taste is somewhat subjective since each of us has a different level of sensation especially where our palates are concerned. But what we know is that each of us technically can discern the difference between sugar, salts, spices, and herbs. And so when we say that a dry rub is “good”. What we are in fact complimenting is the expression of those salts or peppers on our palate.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most basic of dry rub for ribs is the use of salt and pepper. The dictionary defines salt as a savory component that is a white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food. Whereas pepper is defined as being pungent, hot-tasting powder or granules prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used also to spice food or is reserved as a condiment for the purposes of adding flavor. Each of these elements serves their individual needs however, when added to foods they present themselves and additionally heighten the flavors of that item they are added to.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the case of dry rubs we focus on the big four, salts and peppers that are combined with additional sugary, and spice laden elements to create flavor as the dry rub is tasted on the palate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rib Rubs takes advantage of the very nature of spices, salts and peppers each of these elements presenting them in balance drawing out the natural flavor of the meat. Similar to a musical composition flavors come into focus at key moments during the orchestral equivalent of the chorus of smoke, heat, time, meat makeup and personal desire formulated as degree of hunger.<\/span><\/p>\n

A rib rub is much like wine with its complexities in that the dry rubs first notes can be determined on the palate first with its individual saltiness, followed by an herb note and complimented with sugars either white or brown and finally a pepper laden note. A good dry rub takes advantage of the science afforded it and seeks to draw out the best flavors of the meat it is presented on. But dry rubs for ribs alone are not enough to improve the flavor of the meat. First one must start with a reasonable cut that is properly trimmed and prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to smoking meats and the use of dry rubs we look to combinations of salts sugars, peppers and herbs to drive home their place in the symposium. The critical elements are ensuring that the dry rub doesn’t conflict with the desired end result of the seasoning blend. A dry rub that is heavily laden in sugar might not be the right fit for wood smoke that is strong in ash or black walnut. The fact that the wood may impart a bitter taste to the food is enough to reconsider the type of wood used. Better woods for sugary laden dry rubs might be cherry or apricot that adds a mild almost hickory note that goes well with poultry and pork.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dry rubs that are laden in salts and herbs may well benefit from smoking woods like Apple, Almond and Citrus varieties. One wood type that gets very little air time is Grapevine. I’ve used grapevines a number of times and the smoke that is derived from the bark is almost sweet in flavor aromatic with hints of sweet grapes. A truly awesome wonder wood type for smoking.<\/span><\/p>\n

But back to our primary topic: What makes a Dry Rub good or great for smoking? The end result is the trigger for finding the right type of wood. Whether you’re focus is to smoke steaks, ribs or chops each has its own brand or type of wood that favors smoking. For Steaks it’s important to impart an almost earthiness to the meat much like that which is delivered when using Hickory or Red Oak. For ribs one wants to truly taste the pork goodness and only woods like Almond, Peach, Plum, Apple and Red Oak deliver that rich smokiness that matches the sugars, salts, herbs and spices of the dry rub.<\/span>
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When properly paired with wood smoke a dry rub ribs can impart a sense of luxury and extravagance to the meat. We’ve paired our best dry rubs with some key wood types to help you in your decision making. See our listing below as a guide. In addition we’ve added some of our best dry rub for ribs recipes. These recipes are easy to make and make use of ingredients that every household has on hand. But let’s look at our stock of dry rubs for ribs when combined with key smoking woods that will make your barbecue exceptional.<\/span><\/p>\n

Santa Barbara Rub<\/a>\u00a0(Alder, Apricot, Grapevine, Mesquite, Orange, Pecan)<\/p>\n

San Ysidro Rub<\/a>\u00a0(Red Oak, Almond, Peach, Grapevine, Mesquite, Pecan, Pear)<\/p>\n

Santa Maria Dry Rub<\/a>\u00a0(Almond, Peach, Red Oak, Mesquite, Hickory, Lemon)<\/p>\n

Memphis Blues Dry Rub<\/a>\u00a0(Almond, Peach, Grapevine, Hickory, Cherry, Maple, Grapefruit)<\/p>\n

California Chipotle Dry Rub<\/a>\u00a0(Peach, Plum, Cherry, Apple, Grapevine, Red Oak, Almond)<\/p>\n

California Chicken Dry Rub<\/a>\u00a0(Almond, Red Oak, Mesquite, Cherry, Apple, Grapevine, Maple, Mulberry)<\/p>\n

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Dry Rub for Ribs Recipes:<\/span><\/p>\n

\nHomemade Cajun Rib Rub Recipe<\/span><\/p>\n