Thunder Baby Back Dry Rub

From a BBQ cookbook I bought at a flea market. Dang good rub! I think the author was Alton Brown.

• Ready In: 12 hrs
• Yields: 1 rib rack

Ingredients

• 8  tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed
• 3  tablespoons kosher salt
• 1  tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  jalapeno seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  Old Bay Seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme, rubbed between the fingers
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
2. Place each slab of baby back ribs on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side down, or plastic wrap.
3. Sprinkle each side generously with the dry rub.
4. Pat the dry rub into the meat.
5. Refrigerate the ribs for a minimum of 1 hour (overnight is much better).