The key to good barbecue is starting with a good rub. There are hundreds on the market, but you don’t need any of them. You can make your own with this homemade BBQ rub recipe.
There is no reason to put BBQ rub on your grocery list this year. You can make your own instead.
Buying the individual spices gives your spice cabinet a world of possibilities. Besides, once you know the base recipe, you can adjust it to match your own taste preferences.
This recipe is sized to be enough to season a whole chicken or a rack of ribs. You can double or quadruple (or more!) the recipe if you want to have some in your pantry.
Just put it in an airtight container and store it in a dark place. It will stay good for several months, but I am sure you will use it faster than that.
Why You’ll Love Making Your Own Rub
This rub is made with common spices and seasonings – there is nothing weird you need to buy and no preservatives.
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It’s all about big barbecue flavor with little to no effort and not adding anything to your grocery list. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any spices you have hanging around your kitchen!
This recipe is great on pork, chicken, brisket and more. However, don’t only use it for meats.
It is also great as a seasoning for roasted potatoes or try some on your veggies. It really is a great all purpose spice mix as well.
Use this rub for smoked meats, of course, but it is also great for food you make in the kitchen. It is great on baked chicken, crockpot pulled pork, and more.
I like making my rub savory so it can go on anything, for a sweeter rub add a Tablespoon of brown sugar. Or just rub a little brown sugar onto the meat when you are seasoning it.
Homemade BBQ Rub
Ingredients
- ¼ cup paprika
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup paprika , 1 Tablespoon salt, 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder.
- Stir until the mix fully combined.
- Store in an airtight container in a cabinet or the pantry for up to 3 months
Notes
- You can use sweet or smoked paprika in your rub. Using smoked paprika is a great way to add a little smokey flavor if you aren’t grilling or smoking the meat.
- I like to use a coarse salt and a coarse freshly ground black pepper, but you can use whatever you have.
- Try adding a Tablespoon of brown sugar for a little added sweetness. Or add a bit of cayenne pepper for more spice.
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