Memphis Rib Rub

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A Memphis-inspired seasoning rub with distinct Tennessee BBQ flavor, including a good combo of brown and white sugar blended with other BBQ spices, like paprika, garlic, chiles, and salt and pepper. Generously rub this Memphis BBQ seasoning on beef, lamb, pork, poultry, seafood, tofu, and veggies before barbecuing. If you're ready to break tradition, use this rub to make a mop or sauce. For a twist, use to make dips and dressings, or even sprinkle on popcorn

Flavor Profile

This sweet and salty Memphis-style seasoning rub is bittersweet, aromatic, and earthy in overall flavor, with peppery and herbal notes.

How to Use

Generously use Memphis rub to season your choice of meat, tofu or vegetables prior to grilling or putting on the BBQ. Mix in Memphis seasoning with sour cream, mayonnaise, oil & more to make Memphis-style homemade dips and dressings. Try sprinkling Memphis spice rub into your popcorn!

About This Blend

The city of Memphis has a distinct style of BBQ rubs and seasonings, although every family's recipe varies significantly. One consistent component is a blend of brown and white sugars. Sauces and mops are not traditional in Memphis BBQ. Instead, unique Memphis rubs, wood smoke, and regional cooking methods combine to create the true flavor of Memphis barbecue.

More Information

Memphis Rib Rub FAQ

What is Memphis dry rub?

Memphis dry rubs usually consist both brown and white sugar, in addition to other typical BBQ spices. However, each family's dry rub recipe varies, which is what makes it so unique to Memphis & Tennessee flavor.

What does Memphis dry rub taste like?

Memphis dry rub is usually sweet-spiced from sugar, paprika, garlic and other blends of spices. A wood smoky flavor is often commonly in Memphis BBQ.

How to grill Memphis dry rub ribs?

To grill Memphis dry rub ribs, generously rub your rack of ribs with Memphis Rib Rub prior to grilling, smoking or barbecuing.

Dietary Information

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Corn-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

Brown and white sugar, paprika, kosher salt, garlic, onion, cumin, black pepper, chiles, coriander, ginger, thyme, rosemary, Mexican oregano

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