Simple Dry Spice Barbecue Rub

Transform your backyard barbecue with this versatile and flavorful Simple Dry Spice Barbecue Rub, designed to elevate grilled meats to mouthwatering perfection. Featuring a balanced blend of sweet brown sugar, smoky paprika, and bold spices like garlic powder, ground cumin, and a touch of cayenne pepper for gentle heat, this DIY rub is perfect for seasoning chicken, pork ribs, steaks, or brisket. Prep takes just 10 minutes, and with optional smoked paprika, you can customize the flavor for an extra hint of smokiness. Whether you're grilling, smoking, or roasting, this dry rub enhances every bite with layers of rich, savory seasoning. Store it in an airtight container for ultimate freshness, and let your meats marinate for optimal flavor penetration. Perfect for barbecue lovers looking for an easy homemade solution!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt.

Step 2

Next, add the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, and smoked paprika if using.

Step 3

Using a fork or whisk, thoroughly combine all the spices and ingredients until they are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Taste the mixture (if desired) to ensure the flavors are balanced to your preference. Adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., more cayenne for heat or more brown sugar for sweetness).

Step 5

Store the dry rub in an airtight container, such as a mason jar or resealable plastic bag, to preserve freshness.

Step 6

Use liberally by rubbing onto meats like chicken, pork ribs, steaks, or brisket before grilling, smoking, or roasting. For best results, allow the rub to sit on the meat for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor penetration.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(101.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	314.8

Total Fat 5.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3586.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 37.8g
Protein 7.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.1mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 993.4mg	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: 12.9%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 78.4%