Smoky BBQ Rub Recipe to Make Your Meals Perfectly Delicious

Although BBQ sauce is typically seen as the main flavor enhancer for grilled or smoked meat, we would like to suggest another contender: BBQ dry rubs. As the rub is usually the first or last ingredient applied, it has the greatest opportunity to infuse flavor into every inch of the meat.
This recipe is simple and requires only 3 minutes to prepare. Apply the spice mixture to the chicken before cooking and you'll get juicy and flavorful chicken every time, no matter whether you are grilling, roasting, or smoking the meat.
Ingredients Are Used to Make BBQ Rubs
What Ingredients Are Used to Make BBQ Rubs?
A homemade barbecue rub recipe requires three essential components
  • Salt
    The main seasoning to use is salt. Make sure you use Kosher salt instead of table salt because it is less salty. Also, pay attention to the brand of salt you use as Morton's is saltier than Diamond Crystal.
  • Sweet Element
    To add sweetness to the homemade BBQ rub recipe, sugar can be used. An alternative option is turbinado sugar instead of granulated sugar. Using both types of sugar can improve flavor and appearance. While both sugars add sweetness, dark brown sugar has molasses content that adds flavor.
  • Color Component
    Sweet paprika only provides color and does not contribute much flavor, whereas smoked paprika adds color as well as flavor.

Creating Your Own BBQ Rub Save Money
Would Creating Your Own BBQ Rub Save Money?
Yes, pre-made rubs on the market can be of good quality, with some even being exceptional, but their prices are too high. Many popular rubs often cost between $10 to $14 per bottle, which can be too expensive for most people. Therefore, making your own homemade spice rub using this recipe is a more affordable option.

If you want to have a fun evening, consider mixing various versions of your preferred spice blends together. You can then add the blends to small meat pieces and have a tasting event with your friends.

Recipe for the Perfect BBQ Rub
Recipe for the Perfect BBQ Rub
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons regular paprika
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions:

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a medium-sized mixing bowl or food processor.
  2. To avoid clumps of brown sugar, pulse the food processor a few times. Alternatively, you can use a whisk in a mixing bowl, but breaking up clumps of brown sugar may be difficult.
  3. To achieve the best flavor, place the ingredients into an airtight container and store them in a cool, dark place for a maximum of 9 weeks.

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