The best beef rib marinade for smoked ribs, beef tenderloin, chucks or plate ribs. Loaded with paprika, cayenne, and brown sugar, this spice will take your smoked ribs to the next level.
A beef rib marinade is a great way to add an extra layer of flavor to your smoked ribs. With a simple coating before smoking, a good rib rub will crystallize and caramelize to carry deep sweetness and a hint of spice to your slow-smoked meat.
Everyone has their tried and true smoked rib condiment, and we’re no different. Whether we are preparing beef short ribs or smoked short ribs, this dry rub is suitable for all cuts of beef and at any time of the year.
Our beef rib marinade recipe combines smoked paprika, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper to create the perfect balance of sweet and earthy spiciness. Find out how to make the best beef rib marinade today with our easy seasoning recipe. Let’s grill!
What is a dry massage?
A dry rub is a blend of dried herbs and spices that IS used to enhance the flavor of cooked meat. It is applied to the surface of the meat before cooking to allow it to harden and crystallize, creating an outer layer of delicious flavor.
There are a wide variety of sugary barbecue sauce recipes and mixes , each with their own blend of herbs, spices, and seasonings. Whether you’re preparing a mix for ribs, roast beef, or just chicken breasts, a good dry rub should include these four essentials:
- Sugar – Sugar has multiple functions in the dry dressing and isn’t just for sweetness. It also helps create a delicious caramelized crust through the Maillard reaction and balances out the bitter and sour flavors common to grilled foods. While sweeteners can replace the sweet taste of sugar, they cannot replicate the chemical properties needed to brown and caramelize meat.
- Savory – Adding savory ingredients like garlic or onion powder helps balance the salt and sugar and add subtle levels of flavor.
- Spices – Even for people who tend to avoid hot spices, adding mild ingredients like smoked paprika, fresh black pepper, or ginger can help add a subtle tangy touch to complement the meat’s rich flavors.
- Salt: As with any recipe or mix of ingredients to which it is added, salt helps intensify flavor and reduce bitterness.
Quick tips
- If you don’t like a bit of spiciness, you can reduce the cayenne pepper. If you like a touch of spice, add some extra chili powder or even ancho chili powder for a pinch of extra smoke.
- Apply this massage generously to your beef ribs. Get an even coat on the meat surface and work your hands in any gaps or dents in the meat surface.
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