This peppery barbecue spice rub is all you need for ribs or brisket. Rub it on thickly, then grill. This recipe will yield ¾ cup, or enough for 4 pounds of back ribs. No sauce needed!
Grind all ingredients together in a coffee or spice grinder, or a bullet blender. Yields: ¾ cup, or enough for 4 pounds of meat.
Rub liberally on four pounds of back ribs, or on whatever meat you like. Grill or oven-roast as desired.
You can adjust the spices in this spice rub as needed. How peppery and spicy it will be depends on the freshness and quality of your pepper and paprika.
Originally adapted from a spice rub off of cooking.com.