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Tennessee Rubdown

By: Jack Harris 
"A rub for all meats, but we use mainly ribs in Tennessee. Brown sugar, ground peppers and spices are blended to bring out the full flavor of whatever you decide to toss on the grill!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground white pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ground black pepper, paprika, chile powder, ground white pepper, crushed red pepper, salt and garlic powder. Rub meat vigorously and wrap in foil. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, or overnight, before grilling with barbeque sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 76 | Total Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2007 by crazyblonde   view full review
This rub was fantastic...I used it on skinless thighs..Only thing different I did was after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by StubS   view full review
I've used this rib rub many times while grilling or baking ribs and they always turn out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2007 by Cat Berner   view full review
This was a great rub, we used it on pork chops. I left out the white pepper, and I'm glad I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
This is a great rub that went well on ribs as well as chicken. Thanks!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by Sara Winsted   view full review
I make this rub every time I smoke pork. Puts a great bark on the outside. Also excellent on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by VORCHA   view full review
I used this when I was making Andy's Pull Pork and any pork ribs. Very good, really brings...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by Joanne W.   view full review
I decided to make Bacon Wrapped Barbeque Shrimp at the last second for a party and I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by innerbanks   view full review
Really, really good! Tried it on spareribs, and they came out just like the best Tennessee...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by Elizabeth Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Really good. Kinda bitter and not sweet enough for me, but still really good. It's spicy so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by Winnie   view full review
Perfect just as submitted! My family doesn't find it too spicy at all--the flavor it gives...

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