5 from 30 votes
BBQ Rub Seasoning Recipe
This BBQ rub seasoning combines sea salt, black pepper, packed light brown sugar, ground cumin, onion and garlic granules, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and ground mustard. The blend balances sweet, smoky, spicy, and savory notes, making it suitable for seasoning various meats before grilling or smoking. The dry rub is easy to mix and store for later use.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
485 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% 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.