The Backyard Pork Ribs Rub

Rich, smoky and savoury, with sweet caramelisation and a mild, crowd-pleasing heat.

Backyard Pit Rubs for Pork Ribs is built for one thing: a flavourful bark on ribs that pull clean off the bone.

Sea salt and brown sugar form the base, then smoked paprika, cracked black pepper, garlic and onion layer in deep barbecue flavour. A gentle hit of chilli and cayenne brings warmth that rounds out the blend without ever taking over, so the pork stays front and centre.

Low and slow in the smoker, hot and fast on the grill, or straight into the oven, this pork rib rub gives you the same caramelised crust every time.

No artificial additives, no preservatives, just a properly balanced BBQ dry rub.

Best For:
Pork ribs, pork shoulder, pork joints, shoulder steaks, pulled pork, chicken and pork belly.

Why You'll Love It:

• Rich and smoky.
  A savoury, pit-style profile that lifts the natural richness of pork instead of masking it.
• Balanced sweetness.
  Brown sugar caramelises into a proper bark rather than a sugary shell.
• Mild heat, crowd-pleasing.
  A gentle warmth that works for the whole table, kids included.
• Genuinely versatile.
  Smoking, grilling, roasting or everyday seasoning.
• Premium ingredients.
  Free from artificial additives and preservatives.

How To Use It:

Pull the membrane off the back of the ribs and pat them dry, then add a light binder if you like (mustard, oil or water).

Coat generously on all sides. Aim for full, even coverage with no bare patches.

Rest for 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge for a deeper bark, then cook until tender.

Good To Know:
This rub is designed to hold up across every cooking method, keeping its texture under high grill heat and building layers of flavour over a long smoke. The granulated blend clings evenly without clumping, and it pairs well with a glaze or sauce in the final stage if you want a sticky finish. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep the lid sealed.

Ingredients:
Sea salt, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder, cayenne.

Allergen Advice:
Contains sulphur dioxide/sulphites. Produced in a facility that also handles soy, celery, mustard, sesame and nuts.