BBQ Rub Seasoning Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Rub Seasoning Recipe
Description
The BBQ Rub Seasoning Recipe mixes together common dry spices including sea salt, black pepper, light brown sugar, cumin, onion granules, garlic granules, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and ground mustard. Each ingredient contributes to a complex flavorful crust when rubbed onto meats prior to cooking. The brown sugar adds sweetness that caramelizes during grilling, while smoked paprika provides smoky depth. Cayenne delivers mild heat balanced by fragrant garlic and onion.
This dry rub can be applied directly before cooking or prepared in advance for convenience. It’s suitable for pork, chicken, beef, or other grilled or smoked dishes. The mixture can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to six months, keeping it handy for multiple uses. Adding other spices like red pepper flakes or chili powder is possible to adjust heat and flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salt sea salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 ½ tablespoons onion granules
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic granules
- 1 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Add all the dry spices to a medium-sized bowl.
- Using a fork, spoon, or whisk, mix everything until combined. Use, or cover and store.
Notes
- This spice rub can be made weeks ahead and stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to six months.
- Variations can include adding red pepper flakes, chili powder, cinnamon, or celery seed to suit your taste.
- Glass jars with airtight lids help preserve freshness and aroma of the rub.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 116g | 39% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13999mg | 583% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 97g | 194% |
| Vitamin A | 4043IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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