Best Basic Barbecue Rub Recipes

BASIC BARBECUE RUB

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OK, this is ground zero-the ur American basic barbecue rub. Use it on ribs, pork shoulders, chickens-anything you want to taste like American barbecue.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons black pepper
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon hickory-smoked salt or more coarse salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix. (Actually, your hands work better for mixing than a spoon or whisk does. Use your fingers to break up any lump of brown sugar.) Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light; it will keep for at least 6 months.

BASIC BARBECUE RUB

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Provided by Myron Mixon

Categories Mustard

Yield makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients thoroughly. You can store this rub in an airtight container indefinitely.

BASIC BARBECUE DRY RUB

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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup salt
4 tablespoons cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon cayenne powder

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together and generously sprinkle on chicken, ribs or pork shoulder prior to cooking.

BASIC RUB FOR BARBECUE

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Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories condiments

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground black pepper
1/2 cup paprika

Steps:

Combine ingredients in a bowl, and whisk them all together to mix. Store in an airtight jar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 122 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams

BASIC AMERICAN BARBECUE RUB

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This is an adopted recipe from Mean Chef. I plan on making this very soon, it sounds great! Mean Chefs words are: Use it on ribs, pork shoulders, chickens - anything you want to taste like American barbecue

Provided by sheriboren

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons black pepper
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon hickory smoke salt or 1 tablespoon more coarse salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix.
(Actually, your hands work better for mixing than a spoon or whisk does. Use your fingers to break up any lumps of brown sugar.) Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light; it will keep for at least 6 months.
Use 2 to 3 teaspoons per pound of meat.
A 4-pound chicken will take 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons.
To make a spicier rub, substitute hot paprika for some or all of the sweet paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.3, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 20979.8, Carbohydrate 92.3, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 59.2, Protein 8.6