Best 3 Famous Daves Rib Rub Recipes

**Famous Dave's Rib Rub: A Taste of Award-Winning BBQ**

Welcome to the world of award-winning barbecue with Famous Dave's Rib Rub. This legendary rub has been tantalizing taste buds for over 30 years, earning accolades and captivating barbecue enthusiasts across the globe. Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this carefully crafted blend of spices that will transform ordinary ribs into extraordinary culinary masterpieces.

Our collection of Famous Dave's Rib Rub recipes offers a range of options to suit every taste and preference. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or crave something bold and adventurous, you'll find a recipe that hits the spot. From the Original Rib Rub that started it all, to the tangy Texas Pit Rib Rub and the spicy Devil's Spit Rib Rub, each recipe promises a unique flavor profile that will leave your ribs fall-off-the-bone tender and bursting with flavor.

So, fire up your grill, gather your friends and family, and prepare to embark on a flavor-filled journey with Famous Dave's Rib Rub. Experience the magic of award-winning barbecue and create ribs that will be the talk of your next gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

RIB RUB - COPYCAT FAMOUS DAVE'S

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Make and share this Rib Rub - Copycat Famous Dave's recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dropbear

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons whole celery seeds
1 teaspoon crushed clove
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup salt

Steps:

Mix together thoroughly.
Store in airtight container.

FAMOUS DAVE'S RIB RUB

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Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup garlic seasoning
1/4 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup lemon pepper
1/4 cup onion salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons whole celery seeds
1 teaspoon crushed cloves
1 tablespoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash original blend
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 (4 to 5 pound) racks spareribs
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup minced dried onion
1 cup Rib Rub
1 (20 ounce) bottle Famous Dave's BBQ sauce

Steps:

Rib Rub: Prepare rib rub thoroughly mixing all rub ingredients. Store in airtight container. Makes 6 cups.
Ribs: The night before smoking, trim your ribs of all excess fat. Place them in a large plastic bag and pour in Italian dressing to coat. Seal bag well. Refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally.
Remove and wipe dressing off. Sprinkle each rib with pepper then refrigerate overnight. The next morning remove from wrap and wipe sludge off ribs. Generously coat front and back of ribs with Rib Rub and using your hands, rub seasoning into meat and set aside. The smoking process will take 6 hours. Using a chimney charcoal starter get 15 briquettes red hot. Place coals on one end of grill and place 1 pound of green hickory around coals. Use water-soaked hickory chunks of you can't get fresh-cut hickory. Keep internal temperature of the grill at 200 to 225 degrees F. Add more charcoal and hickory chunks every hour as needed. Place rib bone side down but not directly over hot coals.
After 3 hours, remove ribs from grill and wrap in aluminum foil. Hold in covered grill at 180 to 200 degrees F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until fork tender.
Next build a real hot bed of coals over the entire bottom of grill. Place ribs back on grill to add char flavor. When meat becomes bubbly it is done. Make sure to char off bone side membrane until it becomes papery and disintegrates. Slather with BBQ sauce. Let heat caramelize sauce.

DAVE'S RIB RUB AND PIT BARBECUE RIBS

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Make and share this Dave's Rib Rub and Pit Barbecue Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Pork

Time 6h45m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup garlic seasoning
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup lemon pepper
1/4 cup onion salt
2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons whole celery seeds
1 teaspoon crushed clove
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1/4 cup salt
2 sparerib racks
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup minced dried onion
1 (20 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (recipe specifies Dave's but use your favorite)

Steps:

Mix rib rub ingredients (first 14 ingredients) and store in an airtight container.
The night before cooking, trim the ribs of all excess fat and place them in a large plastic bag; pour in Italian dressing to coat; seal bag well, refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally; remove and wipe dressing off then sprinkle each rib with pepper then 1/4 cup of the brown sugar and 1/2 cup of the onion flakes.
Wrap each rib in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
Next day: remove from wrap and wipe sludge off ribs; generously coat front and back of ribs with rib rub and, using your hands, rub seasoning into meat and set aside.
Smoking takes 6 hours.
Prepare about 15 briquettes until they're red hot; place coals on one end of grill and place 1 pound of green hickory around coals (use water-soaked hickory chunks if you can't find freshly cut hickory).
Keep internal temperature of the grill at 200-225°F and add more charcoal and hickory chunks every hour as needed.
Place ribs bone side down but not directly over hot coals; after 3 hours, remove ribs from grill and wrap in foil; hold in covered grill at 180-200°F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until fork tender.
Build a really hot bed of coals over the entire bottom of the grill.
This goes fast- place ribs back on grill to add char flavor; when meat becomes bubbly it's done.
Slather with barbecue sauce and let the heat caramelize the sauce.
According to Dave, this caramelizing with the charring and slow smoking is the secret to tender, smoky ribs the way it's in the deep south.
Take your time, visit with friends and drink some beer while slow cooking these ribs.

Tips:

Choose the right ribs. Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for ribs, but you can also use spare ribs or St. Louis-style ribs. Baby back ribs are leaner and have less meat than spare ribs, but they are also more tender. Spare ribs have more meat and a richer flavor, but they can be tougher than baby back ribs. St. Louis-style ribs are a cross between baby back ribs and spare ribs. They have the leanness of baby back ribs and the meatiness of spare ribs.
Make sure the ribs are trimmed properly. The ribs should be trimmed of excess fat and the membrane on the back of the ribs should be removed. This will help the ribs cook evenly and will prevent them from being tough.
Use a good quality rub. The rub is what gives the ribs their flavor, so it's important to use a good quality rub. Famous Dave's rib rub is a popular choice, but you can also use your own favorite rub.
Cook the ribs slowly and low. The best way to cook ribs is to cook them slowly and low. This will help the ribs to become tender and fall off the bone.
Baste the ribs regularly. Basting the ribs with a mixture of melted butter and apple cider vinegar will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
Let the ribs rest before serving. Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the ribs.

Conclusion:

Famous Dave's rib rub is a great way to add flavor to your ribs. The rub is made with a blend of spices, including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. It's also got a bit of sugar, which helps to caramelize the ribs and give them a nice crust. If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to cook ribs, Famous Dave's rib rub is a great option.