use liberally on ribs, and store remaining rub in an airtight jar.
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar.
- 1/4 cup paprika (hot paprika for an extra kick)
- 1/4 cup salt (preferably coarse salt)
- 3 tbsp black pepper.
- 2 tsp garlic powder.
- 2 tsp celery seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper.