Best Kick Butt Meat Rub Recipes

BAYOU'S BODACIOUS PORK RUB

Bayou's Bodacious Pork Rub image

This perfectly seasoned dry rub is perfect for smoking pork butts, ribs, and beef briskets. It gets a little kick from just the right amount of cayenne pepper, plus the unique flavor of sassafras. The brown sugar creates a nice crunchy 'bark' on the outside of the meat.

Provided by Chef Bayou

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 168

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 tablespoons kosher salt
6 tablespoons paprika
10 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons file powder (powdered sassafras leaves)
2 tablespoons ground dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
10 tablespoons garlic powder
10 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dry mustard powder
2 tablespoons ground allspice
2 tablespoons ground dried sage

Steps:

Stir together the salt, paprika, brown sugar, file powder, thyme, dill, oregano, basil, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, mustard, allspice, and sage in a bowl until evenly blended. Store the rub at room temperature in an airtight container.
To use: liberally coat pork butt or brisket with some of the rub, massaging it into the meat. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Smoke meat as you normally would.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 172.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PULLED PORK RUB

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A smoky, sweet & spicy pulled pork rub that is perfect for smoking pork! You can also use this homemade spice blend for slow cooker pulled pork and other grilled meats.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories Condiment

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup smoked paprika
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup garlic powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons chipotle chili pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon dry mustard

Steps:

Mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl.
Store in an airtight container.
To use, sprinkle a 10 pound pork roast on all sides with 1/3 cup spice rub.
This recipe makes about 2 cups of spice rub. I use about 1/3 cup for a 10 pound roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Sodium 1456 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BIG JAMES' PORK RUB

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My all-purpose rub I use when smoking ribs and pork shoulders. Store in a cool dry place. Sprinkle liberally on ribs and pork shoulder prior to smoking.`

Provided by James Purcell

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup paprika
½ cup chili powder
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dry brown mustard
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Mix the paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, white sugar, celery seed, black pepper, cayenne pepper, brown mustard, garlic powder, cumin, and salt together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.6 calories, Carbohydrate 81.8 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 22.9 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1505.5 mg, Sugar 48.6 g