Barbecue Dry Rub

User Reviews

4.9

88 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    32 servings

  • Calories

    12 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Barbecue Dry Rub

Barbecue Dry Rub is a balanced spice blend combining brown sugar, cumin, paprika, allspice, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and a variety of herbs and seeds. The mix offers sweet, smoky, and aromatic notes with moderate heat, ideal for seasoning meats before grilling or smoking. Stored in a jar, it keeps well and is a versatile seasoning base.

Description

The dry rub blends sweet elements like light brown sugar with warm spices such as cumin, paprika, allspice, and chili powder to deliver a well-rounded flavor profile. Garlic and onion powders add savory depth, while black pepper and cayenne provide a gentle kick. Celery seed, marjoram, thyme, oregano, coriander, and celery salt contribute herbal and aromatic complexity.

Once whisked and combined thoroughly, the rub can be stored in a cool, dark place to maintain its potency. It is used to coat meats before cooking to develop flavorful crusts and enhance smoky or grilled taste. The mix's texture is granular and uniform, easy to apply by hand or with a brush.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cumin
  • 1 ½ tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon allspice
  • 3 ¾ teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 ¾ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 ¾ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons celery seed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons marjoram
  • 1 ½ teaspoons thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • ¾ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, measure out all the ingredients.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together.
  3. Once incorporated, pour into a mason jar, and store in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 12kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 12 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 12kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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