Spicy Pork Dry Rub Recipe: This amount is enough to cover 3 pounds of pork ribs. 1/2 CUP Brown sugar (optional - makes a nice crust on the ribs) 1/4 Cup Smoked Paprika 1 TBS Black Pepper 1 TBS Salt 1 TBS Chilli Powder 1 TBS Garlic Powder 1 TBS Onion Powder 1/2 TSP Cayenne Pepper