BBQ Rub Recipe

Mireille · 09/26/2019 at 2:00 pm

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You can grill every day and a good BBQ recipe needs the best rub. This barbecue rub seasoning is a great example. So, are you ready to learn how you can make the best BBQ rub recipe? Let’s get started!

What You Need For This Recipe

If you want to make this BBQ dry rub recipe, put the following ingredients on your shopping list:

Dark brown sugar – adds sweetness to the rub and sugar caramelizes when roasted
Chili powder – preferably use homemade chili powder
Garlic powder – adds a savory, umami flavor to the rub
Smoked paprika – enhances the smoky flavor of the barbecue
Onion powder – provides a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the seasoning
Cayenne pepper – for a kick add some dried cayenne pepper
Ground mustard – this ingredient is aromatic and adds depth to the seasoning
Salt – essential to enhance the flavors of the other spices
Black pepper – a versatile spice that adds a subtle heat and depth of flavor to the seasoning blend

Note that the full ingredients list, including measurements, can be found in the recipe card below.

How To Make BBQ Rub Seasoning

Making this brown sugar rub is so easy. You only need 10 ingredients and a storage container. I prefer glass storage containers because they keep my seasonings fresh.
When you make a rub or seasoning it is very important to measure your ingredients with proper measuring cups and tools.
Put all of the ingredients into a large bowl and make sure you stir them for at least a minute. The main reason you stir this long is to distribute all ingredients evenly.
As this BBQ rub recipe contains cayenne and black pepper you want every teaspoon or tablespoon to have the same amount of heat.
Done with stirring the spices, all you have to do is transfer the rub into a glass jar and you are ready to start grilling.

The Best BBQ Seasoning Recipe

Besides the die-hard grillers who barbecue all year round more people tend to fire up their barbecue in the fall and winter. And for good reason, because nothing tastes like barbecue-prepared meals. That smoky flavor is an all-time favorite.

So, if you love BBQ then I’m sure you will love this BBQ rub recipe. After sharing my seasoning series this mix recipe is a great addition.

What is important about a spice mix is that it is complementary to your main ingredients. A seasoning mix or a rub should never overpower a recipe but support it. Every ingredient plays an important part.

The combination of the best spices brings out the best result. If you buy your rubs in the store or think it is difficult to make your own, give this barbecue rub a try.

This recipe has much less salt but much more flavor. You can adjust the ingredients to your liking. To get the best BBQ rub recipe you only need a limited number of ingredients.

Why Do You Use A Dry Rub?

A dry rub is a mix of dry spices and herbs. You can rub or massage the dry rub mixture into a cut of meat before cooking or grilling.

Leave it on the meat and give it time to marinate. Even though a rub is dry it will still enhance the taste of the meat. It can also enhance the taste of the meat.

I find that using a dry rub like BBQ rub can enhance the flavor or a cheaper cut of meat.

How Much BBQ Rub Do You Need?

You can use 1 tablespoon per half a pound of meat or chicken as a starting point or 2 tablespoons per pound of meat or chicken.

It is all about personal preference but I always start with 1 tablespoon and add more if needed.

How To Store Your Barbecue Rub

To store the BBQ seasoning rub put it in an airtight glass jar. You can put the jar in your pantry or kitchen cabinet. It preserves very well and you can use it for many months.

Do not store this seasoning in bright sunlight or near a heat source. Light and warmth impact the color of the ingredients and the seasoning can turn hard.

Keep it close at hand for the next time you fire up that grill.

BBQ Recipes To Use With This Seasoning Mix

There are several recipes on the Tortilla Channel that you can use with this seasoning. You can rub your pork, ribs, or chicken with this spice mix.

Take a look at the following recipes:

Slow cooker BBQ ribs – a recipe without tortillas but with great flavors
BBQ chicken hamburger – add a tablespoon to the ground chicken when you make the chicken patties
BBQ chicken wrap – you can add this seasoning to this barbecue chicken wrap recipe

More Seasoning Blends

Want to learn more about my other seasonings take a look at the following recipes:

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BBQ Rub Recipe

Mireille

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 3 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes

The best bbq rub recipe to spice it up on the grill and rub your chicken, beef and fish for grilling. On the barbecue or under the grill.

Ingredients

¼ cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons homemade chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
½ tablespoon salt
½ teaspoons cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Pack the brown sugar in the measure cup and put in a bowl
Measure the remaining ingredients
Stir through for at least a minute to evenly distribute the ingredients
Store in glass jar for use

Notes

Add the salt and pepper to taste. If you like a spicy bbq rub increase the amount of cayenne pepper. Be careful once you add to much you can reverse. So add small increments.

BBQ Rub Recipe

What You Need For This Recipe

How To Make BBQ Rub Seasoning

The Best BBQ Seasoning Recipe

Why Do You Use A Dry Rub?

How Much BBQ Rub Do You Need?

How To Store Your Barbecue Rub

BBQ Recipes To Use With This Seasoning Mix

More Seasoning Blends