You’ll love this sweet and smoky BBQ seasoning is perfect for ribs, chicken, or pulled pork and will really take your dish to the next level! Using this blend of spices before the meat is cooked, adds an incredible flavor and is excellent for your next barbecue.
If you’re looking to add flavor to your smoked or grilled meats like smoked brisket or grilled chicken, grilled chicken thighs, or baked chicken drumsticks dry barbecue rubs are the way to go. The key to extraordinary flavor is a good balance of sweetness and smokey notes which create delicious flavors.
BBQ spice rub is a mixture of spices, herbs, and other seasonings that are sprinkled onto the meat before cooking. This is called a “dry rub” because it doesn’t contain any liquid ingredients and has a great aroma.
Dry rubs can add flavor, texture, and color to your meat and can easily be turned into an easy barbecue sauce.
- To prepare this dry BBQ rub recipe, simply combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly using a small whisk or a spoon. Make sure to evenly combine the ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Then, transfer the bbq seasoning to an airtight jar and keep it at room temperature in a dry place, away from light and heat.
Sprinkle BBQ seasoning on grilled meats like chicken, steak, baked pork chops, or burgers.
Give your side dishes a flavor boost by tossing them with BBQ seasoning. Roasted sweet potatoes, grilled vegetables (think corn on the cob, bell peppers, or asparagus), or even potato salad and steak cabbage will all benefit from this tasty addition.
Soak up the flavors of these baked chicken wings, oven baked ribs by adding this BBQ seasoning.
Elevate the flavour of your homemade fries or potato wedges by tossing them in BBQ seasoning before baking or frying. The result? Crispy, smoky, and utterly delicious!
Recipe Tips
- When making your own all-purpose rub, feel free to experiment with different combinations of spices, herbs, and sugars to find the perfect balance of flavors for your taste.
- You can experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique flavor with natural ingredients.
- Customize your own BBQ seasoning according to your preferences. Feel free to experiment with additional spices, such as cumin, coriander, or even a touch of cinnamon.
To Store: Use an airtight container like a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid to store it. This will help prevent air and moisture from getting in, which can cause the seasoning to lose its flavor and aroma.
Keep it in a Cool, Dry Place: You should keep your seasoning in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and moisture at room temperature. A pantry or cupboard is a good place to store your seasoning.
Avoid Freezing or Refrigerating: Freezing or refrigerating can cause the moisture in the seasoning to crystallize. This can affect the flavor and texture of the seasoning.
Label and Date Your Container: To ensure you are using the freshest seasoning possible, it is a good idea to label and date your container. This will help you keep track of when you made the seasoning and when it needs to be replaced.
BBQ Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, chili powder, ground mustard, and black pepper.
- Store in a sealed container at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to store the bbq seasoning at a dry place like a pantry, kitchen cabinet or kitchen drawer. This will ensure its freshness.
- Use a glass jar to store it.
- The rub can be stored for at least 3 months.
- Use this recipe on any kind of protein and even some grilled veggie recipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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good rub recipe, but I went light on salt + added white pepper for a bit
more heat. made 5x recipe and gave it out at a BBQ to guests that I knew would want recipe !!
That’s amazing. Great idea!