traditional rub for st. louis ribs

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Traditional Rub for St. Louis Ribs

This St. Louis rib rub is made with brown sugar, paprika, dry mustard, and coriander. It is a savory dry rub for slow-grilled, tender St. Louis-style spare ribs. Recipe by BBQ pitmaster, Moe Cason.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 racks smithfield extra-tender st. louis pork spareribs, membrane removed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained
  • 3/4 cup apple juice, in a spray bottle

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