My favorite barbecue restaurant here in Silicon Valley is Armadillo Willy's BBQ. They serve great Texas-style BBQ. Here is their recipe for rib rub. This recipe has been published in the San Jose Mercury News and in Willy's own newsletter. Enjoy!
Armadillo Willy's Rib Rub
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<LI> 1/4 c brown sugar
<LI> 1/4 c salt
<LI> 1/4 c paprika
<LI> 1 tbsp ground black pepper
<LI> 1 tbsp garlic powder
<LI> 1 tbsp onion powder
<LI> 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
<LI> 1/2 tsp crushed fennel seed
<LI> 1/2 tsp ground coriander
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Air-dry the brown sugar on a cookie sheet for a few hours, or dry in a warm oven. Place the dried sugar in a Ziploc bag and break it up using a rolling pin until granulated. Stir all ingredients in a mixing bowl, then run through a sifter several times. Sprinkle generously on spares or baby backs.
Armadillo Willy's Rib Rub
<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
<LI> 1/4 c brown sugar
<LI> 1/4 c salt
<LI> 1/4 c paprika
<LI> 1 tbsp ground black pepper
<LI> 1 tbsp garlic powder
<LI> 1 tbsp onion powder
<LI> 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
<LI> 1/2 tsp crushed fennel seed
<LI> 1/2 tsp ground coriander
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Air-dry the brown sugar on a cookie sheet for a few hours, or dry in a warm oven. Place the dried sugar in a Ziploc bag and break it up using a rolling pin until granulated. Stir all ingredients in a mixing bowl, then run through a sifter several times. Sprinkle generously on spares or baby backs.