Sweet Texas Dry Rub- Perfect for Chicken & Pork!
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Sweet Texas Dry Rub- Perfect for Chicken & Pork!
Description
The Sweet Texas Dry Rub combines light brown sugar with smoked paprika and chili-based spices to create a seasoning that delivers sweetness layered with smoky and spicy notes. Salt, garlic, onion powders, and black pepper round out the blend by adding savory depth and subtle heat. When rubbed onto meat, the sugar caramelizes during cooking, forming a flavorful crust, while the spices penetrate to boost flavor.
This rub is suitable for grilling, roasting, or smoking chicken and pork. It provides a flavor profile that is sweetened but balanced with smoky and mild heat components, making it adaptable to various cooking styles and meat cuts.
Prepare the rub by thoroughly mixing ingredients and breaking up any sugar clumps to ensure even seasoning. Store in a sealed container for convenient use on future meals.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl. Stir until fully combined. Make sure all the brown sugar is broken up completely.
- Store in a sealed container. To use sprinkle and rub onto the meat just before grilling or cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.