Last Updated December 11th, 2022 at 09:58 pm by Lisa
Use this grilling and BBQ dry rub on chicken, steaks, for pulled pork, and mix it into grilled burgers. This seasoning blend adds amazing flavor and color to anything you grill, smoke, or barbeque.
Use up extra spices you have on hand, and package this in a jar, with a cute tag and a spoon. This bbq spice makes a great homemade food gift.
Use this barbecue rub spice mixture of simple ingredients in so many more ways. Sprinkle it on a tri-tip steak, on ribs, season corn on the cob, and even popcorn. Make a jar and enjoy this seasoning in your cooking, it is so good...
This Is The Best Dry Rub!
- Many of the store purchased spice rubs can be a bit too salty, or smoky, this one has a perfect balance. It will become your secret ingredient in your kitchen.
- A great way to use up extra spices that might otherwise be thrown out or expire.
- A savory rub with ZERO preservatives! It is my "go-to" homemade spice blend.
- Makes a wonderful hostess or holiday gift. Personalize your gift tags or a label with a cute airtight container or mason jar.
- The taste of this blend of spices gives a nice color to the grilled meats, vegetables, and even fish like cedar grilled salmon. It is the best way to up your grilling game!
Grill and BBQ Rub Recipe
- ¼ cup brown sugar (golden brown, light, or dark brown sugar)
- ¼ cup sweet paprika (not hot paprika)
- 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sea salt (kosher salt)
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Make A Big Batch
- Combine all the ingredients for this dry bbq rub recipe in a small bowl and stir to mix using a small whisk to evenly combine.
- Store any leftover mix at room temperature in an airtight jar out of light and heat in a dry place. It will keep for at least 3 months.
Gift This Homemade Rub Recipe
Many years ago, I gave this dry spice rub as my Christmas gift to friends and family to use for dry spice rub recipes like steak, chicken and pork.
With a tight budget that year, I ordered inexpensive little glass shaker spice jars and ordered custom labels off the internet. Everyone raved about their gourmet food gift that year!
Homemade BBQ Rub FAQ
A mixture of various seasonings and spices, that are rubbed on a cut of meat before grilling or smoked in a BBQ.
BBQ rubs or dry rubs as they are called, are used to add deep flavor and color to the meat as it cooks. There are many recipes to try it on, and some specific to a cut or type of meat like pork, beef, lamb, or chicken.
Try a dry rub on grilled, barbeque, or smoked meats:
pork shoulder
chicken breasts
baby back ribs
pork chops
pork ribs
chicken legs
tri-tip steak
pork tenderloin
chicken wings
pork loin
flank steak
rib eyes
beef brisket
spare ribs
chicken thighs
pork butt
Then brush on barbecue sauce for the last 5 minutes of grilling.
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PRO TIP: Buy meat on sale, and make portions ready to grill. Sprinkle BBQ rub on each piece of meat, and freeze in zip lock bags or with a FoodSaver. When ready to use, defrost overnight in the fridge, and throw on the grill!
More Dry Spice Rub Recipes
Make the BEST Grilled Hamburgers. Simply stir this mix into the ground beef, add some Worcestershire sauce, and grill!
Corn on the Cob - run a stick of butter on each clean ear of corn and sprinkle on the BBQ rub, wrap in foil set on the grill, and rotate until cooked about 15 minutes. Add to hot buttered popcorn... it's great!
The best recipe for this seasoning mix on Pork Loin Pulled Pork: Oven Roasted. Use this on a large pork loin cut to make pulled pork in the oven cooking it low and slow.
What is more American than hamburgers or Classic Cheeseburgers? These are topped with a copycat In-N-Out Burger sauce spread and seasoning.
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The Best BBQ Dry Rub
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup paprika
- 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for this dry bbq rub recipe in a small bowl and stir to mix using a small whisk to evenly combine.
- Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight jar out of light and heat in a dry place. It will keep for at least 3 months.
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This rub was so good! I used it on a pork shoulder and it was amazing.
Oh my goodness, this rub was AMAZING on ribs and salmon we made on the grill. Such a great staple to keep in your pantry. So easy to make and so much better than the store bought ones. LOVING the pics too Lisa!! Such a beautiful post!
I love having a jar of this rub on hand. It is truly excellent on burgers and veggies, and yes -- popcorn! I am addicted to popcorn and thanks to your idea I am enjoying sprinkling this on for some flavor! Perfect with a beer!