From Better Homes and Gardens

Make this meat rub recipe to keep on hand for summer cookouts, or mix up a batch to share as hostess gifts. Use only fresh spices in the mix; spices lose flavor after about 1 year.

Spicy Barbecue Rub

From Tyler Florence

Smoked Ribs with Dry Rub

From Parents

Make this chili pepper blend and give as a gift to friends who like a little spice in their meals.

Southwestern Herb-Salt Blend

From Smithfield

A classic pork rub that is perfect for smoked pork roasts and is especially good for pulled pork.

Southern-Style Pig Rub

From Better Homes and Gardens

Dry rubs are sensational on pork ribs, especially when the ribs are cooked slowly to soak up loads of smoky flavor.

Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Asian-Glazed Braised Short Ribs

From Better Homes and Gardens

Hickory salt and wood chips flavor these delicious pork ribs. They'll be a hit at your cookout!

Sugar-and-Spice Pork Ribs

From Better Homes and Gardens

The pineapple rum and molasses give these juicy baby backs a distinctive Caribbean touch--perfect for summer entertaining.

California Baby Back Ribs

From Midwest Living

The spices and sweet apple juice in the barbecue sauce give these grilled pork ribs their robust flavor.

Zippy BBQ Ribs

From Smithfield

Do yourself a favor and make these bone-sucking ribs tonight!

Pork Ribs With Sweet Pepper Dry Rub

From Smithfield

A wonderful blend of three different chilies combined with an earthy cumin and sweet dark sugar make this a delicious rub for beef and pork.

Santa Fe Nights Rub

From Better Homes and Gardens

The first act - a spicy, smoky-flavored rub - sets the stage for the second - the sticky soda-base sauce that follows. Together, this combo creates pork ribs perfection. Look for molasses powder - a unique product made from dehydrated blackstrap molasses - at spice shops or online.

Backyard Barbecue Ribs with Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce

From Smithfield

Mmmm, they are out of this world. That cayenne and black pepper -- it gives it a lot of kick! I think you're gonna love it!

Texas Pork Ribs