Memphis Style BBQ Dry Rub
A sweet, smoky, gently hot rub for ribs, pork shoulder and chicken, made from store cupboard spices in five minutes.
- Time5 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.19 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 23kcal
- 5.3gcarbs
- 3.5gof which sugars
- 0.3gfat
- 0.1gsaturates
- 0.4gprotein
- 1.1gfibre
- 1.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Tip all the ingredients into a bowl and stir well. Rub any lumps of sugar between your fingers to break them up.
- 2
Spoon into a clean jar with a tight lid. It keeps for 3 months in a cool, dark cupboard. Shake before using.
- 3
To use, pat the meat dry and brush lightly with mustard or oil. Allow about 2 tablespoons per rack of ribs, or 3 tablespoons for a pork shoulder, and rub it in on all sides.
- 4
Leave the rubbed meat for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge. Keep the heat low when cooking, as the sugar will burn over fierce flames.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
