This Simple BBQ Rub Recipe is easy to make and has a multitude of uses.
Made with just five ingredients, this flavorful spice blend rub is as perfect for seasoning grilled meat as it is for seasoning a bowl of popcorn.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What makes barbecue rub so good?
Barbecue rub has the perfect balance of spices and flavors that can take about anything it is used on up a level in taste and goodness while adding a hint of barbecue to it.
I really like how customizable barbecue rub is.
Have you tried my Perfect Meatloaf Seasoning Recipe?
Made with just eight ingredients, that simple seasoning is savory, salty, and somewhat spicy. Both this recipe for barbecue rub and that recipe for meatloaf seasoning are easy recipes for great tasting seasoning blends that you can make at home.
Store your seasoning blend in a spice jar for easy access. You can find a selection of spice jars here.
Why you will love homemade barbecue rub.
This is a simple all around seasoning recipe that is made with just five ingredients. Homemade barbecue rub also versatile giving anything that it is used on a taste of barbecue goodness.
Here is what else you will like about this recipe.
- It takes less than five minutes to make this recipe.
- The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic pantry ingredients that you may already have on hand.
- Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding cayenne for a bit of heat or brown sugar to help sweeten and caramelized what you are cooking.
- This homemade seasoning can stay fresh tasting for up to a year when stored properly.
Ingredients you will need to make homemade bbq dry rub.
- Smoked Paprika. Gives the rub that smokey flavor.
- Salt. Coarse sea salt or Kosher salt adds the perfect texture to this recipe.
- Black Pepper Freshly ground or coarse black pepper
- Garlic Powder.
- Onion Powder.
- Optional ingredients, Brown Sugar (⅓ cup), dried oregano (1 tbsp), mustard powder (1 tsp), and cayenne pepper (¼-1/2 tsp).
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Expert Tip👉 Start by blending your base ingredients. Then add your optional ingredients and make adjustments as needed.
How to make this Simple BBQ Rub Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Servings: 12, depending on how it is used .
- Prepare. Make sure that you have a cleaned and dry spice jar or similar storage container ready. Also gather your ingredients together.
- Measure. Measure out your ingredients and place them into a bowl.
- Combine.Use a small whisk or similar item to blend the ingredients together.
- Adjust. Taste and make adjustments as needed
- Transfer. Use a small funnel to transfer your homemade seasoning into your prepared jar.
- Store.Lastly, label the jar with the seasoning name and the date it was made on.
Tips for making the best dry rub.
Using fresh ingredients is essential to the success of your seasoning. This is both for optimal flavor and storage.
More helpful tips for you.
- For even more authenticity in this spice blend, use herbs and spices that are in their whole form. You can then roast and grind them in a food processor.
- To use this rub on poultry or meat, use your hands to generously apply it to all sides of the meat (even any crevices). Then allow the poultry or meat to rest for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to penetrate the meat (cover and refrigerate for any longer time).
- As a seasoning, simply use this as you would use other seasonings. Don't forget to taste and make adjustments as needed.
How to store BBQ Rub
This homemade seasoning blend should be stored in an airtight container such as a spice jar. When properly stored in a cool location such as a pantry, this homemade spice can last up to six months or longer, depending on the age of your ingredients.
You may also be interested in these pantry recipes.
- Perfect Meatloaf Seasoning Recipe
- Homemade Adobo Seasoning
- Homemade Southwest Seasoning Recipe
- How to Make Brown Sugar
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Easy Homemade Ketchup
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Simple BBQ Rub Recipe,
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Smoked Paprika.
- 2 tablespoon Salt. --Coarse sea salt or Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Black Pepper --Freshly ground or coarse black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder.
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder.
Optional ingredients, Brown Sugar (⅓ cup), dried oregano (1 tbsp), mustard powder (1 tsp), and cayenne pepper (¼-½ tsp)
Instructions
- Prepare. Make sure that you have a cleaned and dry spice jar or similar storage container ready. Also gather your ingredients together.
- Measure. Measure out your ingredients and place them into a bowl.
- Combine.Use a small whisk or similar item to blend the ingredients together.
- Adjust. Taste and make adjustments as needed
- Transfer. Use a small funnel to transfer your homemade seasoning into your prepared jar.
- Store.Lastly, label the jar with the seasoning name and the date it was made on.
Recipe Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See theairfryingdiva.com for details on this recipe.
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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Simple BBQ Rub Recipe, made with just five ingredients, this versatile seasoning can be used for a variety of food from beef to popcorn.
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