I wanted to share a recipe I got from a friend a few years ago. I have used this many times on ribs, pork steaks, and chops. (Personally, I like more "kick" in a rub, such as I get using Jan's rub, but my wife really likes this recipe.) It's good for a change of pace, and it does have nice flavor, and produces a great bark.
Smokin' Ribs - Rib Rub
4 cups of white sugar (I usually cut this down to 3 when the wife isn't looking!)
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. meat tenderizer
2 tbsp. onion powder
2 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. black pepper
Mix seasonings well in pan or bowl. Rinse 2 slabs of ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Coat well with seasoning mixture.
I usually coat them, and marinate for at least 8 hours, but most times overnight works best. Smoke with your favorite wood flavor.
That's a pretty good looking rub, I'll file this one away. So many rub recipes, I think one could spend a lifetime tweaking and perfecting.
Saved to my rub file for later use. Thanks for sharing