5.0 from 6 votes
Easy Homemade BBQ Seasoning Recipe
Skip the store-bought stuff, and make this easy homemade BBQ seasoning recipe to add bold, smokey flavor to all your favorite recipes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 314 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to an 8 oz glass jar or small bowl. Shake jar or stir to combine.
- Store in the jar or other airtight container for up to 6 months.
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Notes
- Kosher salt has just the right size of grains to use for rubs because they're big enough to create a delicious crust on the meat but not so big that they don't flavor the meat evenly. The coarse texture also adheres to the meat better than other salts.
- Brown sugar provides the sweet element to this seasoning. You can use light or dark brown sugar but I prefer the richer flavor of the dark variety. You can use regular white sugar as well, but you'll miss out on the deep flavor of the brown sugar.
- You can adjust the blend of spices and herbs to your liking! Want to spice it up? Add more cayenne. Don't like the flavor of cumin? Take it out! This recipe is totally customizable.
- Homemade seasonings make great gifts. Add the ingredients in a layered fashion to the jar and don't shake it up for a beautiful presentation!
Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
23203mg
(967%)
Potassium
627mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
55g
(110%)
Vitamin A
6357IU
(127%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 23203mg | 967% |
| Potassium | 627mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 6357IU | 127% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.