SPG Ratios for simple texas style pork ribs?

[Thicc Stallion]

I haven't tried a simple SPG rub in a while and the last time I did it, I did 2 parts pepper, 1 part salt, and 1 part garlic. To me it still seemed a little heavy on the salt but then I was looking at some other peoples recipes and they were doing crazy things likes, 4 parts salt, 4 parts black pepper and 1 part garlic. That just seemed like way too much salt and not enough garlic. So I just want to see what everyone says before I mix my next batch for the ribs. Thanks!

 

[indaswamp]

To me it still seemed a little heavy on the salt

Just remember that a rack of ribs is about 50% bone. It takes less salt than one would think. 1/2tsp. is plenty on most racks when you consider the weight of actual meat.....food for thought....

 

[Thicc Stallion]

Just remember that a rack of ribs is about 50% bone. It takes less salt than one would think. 1/2tsp. is plenty on most racks when you consider the weight of actual meat.....food for thought....

So what ratio would you use for pork ribs?

 

[indaswamp]

So what ratio would you use for pork ribs?

I recommend mixing up a saltless rub for ribs.

I apply the salt 1.3-1.5% by weight. Don't forget to subtract 50% though before you calculate...

 

[forktender]

Remember, that if you're buying Swift brand ribs and a lot of other brands they pump their ribs with up to 3% Brining solution, so be careful with adding more salt.

I found out the hard way a few cooks ago, I basically turned my ribs into one of these.

 

[kilo charlie]

I prefer to use 2 pepper to 1 salt and 1 granulated garlic. I REALLY dislike garlic powder and onion powder so I use the granulated versions. Mix the below in a shaker bottle and add as desired... you won't use it all on 1 rack of ribs

2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic

 

[gmc2003]

I don't add salt to my rubs. I freehand whatever salt that goes on the ribs before I add the rub.

Chris