Nif's Basic Dry Bbq Rub

Elevate your grilling game with Nif's Basic Dry BBQ Rub, a versatile and flavorful seasoning blend perfect for bringing out the best in your favorite meats. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne for a balanced mix of sweetness, smokiness, and subtle heat. The addition of smoked paprika takes it to the next level, infusing your dishes with a rich, barbecue-inspired depth. Ready in just 5 minutes, this homemade dry rub is ideal for ribs, chicken, pork, or even veggies. Simply rub it generously on your meat of choice, let it rest, and let the magic happen on the grill, smoker, or oven. Make this essential BBQ rub in advance and store it in an airtight container for up to six months—you’ll always have bold flavor on hand for your next cookout!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Paprika
2 tablespoons Salt
1 tablespoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Garlic powder
1 tablespoon Onion powder
1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Chili powder
0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until evenly blended and there are no clumps.

Step 3

Transfer the BBQ rub to an airtight jar or container for storage. It will keep well in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Step 4

To use, generously coat your meat of choice with the dry rub, pressing it into the surface for maximum flavor. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor penetration.

Step 5

Grill, smoke, or bake the meat as desired, and enjoy the delicious results!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(119.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	280.2

Total Fat 3.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 14243.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 37.4g
Protein 6.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 151.0mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 771.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.4%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 83.1%