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Chipotle Dry Rub

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"This is a delicious dry rub that we use on ribs and sometimes chicken. Rub liberally on baby back ribs, chicken or short ribs, then throw the meat on the grill. You can substitute smoked paprika for regular paprika." — Kristen

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Original recipe makes 1 /2 cup Change Servings

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground dried chipotle pepper
1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt

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Directions

Mix the brown sugar, ground chipotle, paprika, mustard powder, cumin, and salt together in a bowl.

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PREP 5 mins
READY IN 5 mins

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Use this dry rub with our Chipotle BBQ Sauce.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 28, 2011

Excellent dry rub! This was perfect for baby back ribs. I cut the amount of ground chipolte powder in half and made up the difference with some additional brown sugar. I like things spicy, but not that spicy... I also used smoked paprika vs. regular because when it comes to baby back ribs that mild smoky flavor pairs well. We did these on the grill and basted them with KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce. There's nothin' like really good BBQ'd ribs!

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 09, 2011

Not quite what I was looking for...

—mackie

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10 Ratings

Nov 30, 2010

This rub is great on pretty much any kind of meat. Chicken, pork, steak and even moose. I love spicy foods and this rub is very flavorful.

—Mrs. Weston

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Jul 26, 2010

My husband Rob gave this a high 5, I thought it was way to spicy for myself but he was awwing and hmmmming as he was eating his steak, so he says i can make his steaks this way again. I didn't have dried chipotle pepper so I used red ground cayenne pepper I had on hand. And obviously it worked out very well because he cleaned his plate. Thanks very much, i'll keep this stored just for him.

—mis7up

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Aug 30, 2011

I cut the salt back by half, that was the only change I made. Absolutely delicious. EXCELLENT on barbeque chicken and gave a nice pop to pre-formed, frozen barbequed hamburger patties. Next time, I'll try this with smoked paprika. I bet that would really take this over the edge.

—Sarah Jo

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Jan 28, 2012

I omitted the cumin as I am not a big fan of it and it is AWESOME!!!!! I did beer butt chickens rubbed with this and they were phenomenal. I am making home made chicken fingers this week and can't wait to use it again! Edit: the more I use this, the more I like it! I use this as more of a seasoning salt than anything! GREAT in the breadcrmbs for chicken fingers, mixed into ranch dressing as a dip, on things like onion rings, fries, you name it! LOVE this!!!

—Fudge Fanatic

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Nutrition

Calories
24 kcal
1%

Carbohydrates
4.4 g
1%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.7 g
1%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
0.6 g
1%

Sodium
875 mg
35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chipotle Dry Rub

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 24
Calories from Fat: 6

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 875mg 35 %
** Potassium 38mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.4g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 0.6g 1 %
** Sugars 3.4g
** Vitamin A 9 %
** Vitamin C 1 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin 1 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.