All-Purpose BBQ Rub & BBQ Sauce
These two elements are used by Ranch House for the beef ribs shown in the video above. They’re both good all-purpose elements you can use for a variety of smoked and grilled meats.
*Feel free to add up to 3 tablespoons of your favorite dry herbs to this rub. *
BBQ Rub
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup kosher salt
- 1/3 cup paprika
- 1/3 cup ground chili pepper
- 1/3 cup ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir together until well blended.
BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (34 oz.) ketchup
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 3⁄4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The sauce should not boil, reduce the heat if needed.

