St. Louis Rub and Grilling Spice

A classic BBQ rub with sweetness, smoked paprika, and balanced spiciness that creates a perfect bark on pork ribs and pulled pork.

• Classic rub for St. Louis-style ribs with sweetness and smoky paprika
• Developed specifically for pork ribs and pulled pork
• Versatile: works as a rub, marinade, in dipping sauces, and as a base for BBQ sauce
• Forms a perfect bark during slow grilling and smoking
• Handmade without artificial additives, flavor enhancers, or preservatives

St. Louis Rub - rib seasoning in classic BBQ tradition from Widowmakers BBQ

St. Louis Rub is a spice blend from Widowmakers BBQ developed to create authentic St. Louis-style ribs. The brown sugar base provides sweetness that caramelizes during cooking, while smoked paprika and regular paprika add a distinct smokiness. Cumin, mustard, and chili powder build depth of flavor, and cayenne pepper and black pepper provide a balanced heat without overpowering.

The seasoning is specifically made for pork ribs but works equally well on pulled pork and pork shoulder. If you want a sweet and smoky profile on chicken wings, it's also an excellent choice. It can also be used as a base for sweet BBQ sauces or sprinkled over grilled corn and sweet potatoes.

How to use St. Louis Rub

As a rub, apply a generous layer over the pork ribs and massage in thoroughly. Wrap in foil and let the meat dry marinade for at least 4 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator. During slow smoking or grilling, the seasoning builds a bark with caramelized sweetness and smoky flavor typical of St. Louis-style ribs.

To make a marinade, mix St. Louis Rub with a little oil, apple cider vinegar, and a splash of brown sugar. Brush on pork chops, chicken wings, or pork tenderloin and let marinate for at least an hour. The marinade provides a sweet and smoky base that glazes beautifully when cooked.

The seasoning also works in cold sauces and dips. Stir it into sour cream, mayonnaise, or crème fraîche for a sweet and smoky dip. Perfect with chips, vegetable sticks, grilled pork, and french fries. Let it sit in the refrigerator for a while before serving for the flavors to develop.

Ingredients and nutritional value

Ingredients: Brown sugar, salt, cumin, chili powder, onion, garlic, mustard, paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper. Contains mustard.

Nutritional value per 100 g: Energy 296 kcal (1225 kJ), fat 5 g, carbohydrates 53 g of which sugars 35 g, protein 8 g, salt 21 g.

Available in 120 g and 295 g. Handmade and free from artificial additives, flavor enhancers, glutamates, and preservatives.