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Homemade BBQ Rub

Homemade BBQ Rub is the perfect rub to apply to so many different meats - for smoking, grilling, and even baking. It has a perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spicy!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword dry rub, smoked rub seasoning
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 11 Tablespoons
Calories 10kcal
Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a mason jar - brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
    1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons kosher salt, 1 Tablespoon black pepper, 1 Tablespoon paprika, 1 Tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Shake or stir to combine ingredients well. Seal jar with a lid and store.
  • Use dry rub on a variety of meats.

Notes

  • You can easily double or triple this recipe by adjusting the serving size in the recipe card.
  • You can also easily adjust the spice mix if you prefer more salt, spice, or sweet. Just tailor it to what you like best!

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg