Best 14 All Purpose Rub For Meat Recipes

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In the realm of culinary adventures, there exists an indispensable ingredient that tantalizes taste buds and elevates any meat dish to new heights: the all-purpose rub. From succulent steaks to tender ribs, a well-crafted rub transforms ordinary cuts into culinary masterpieces. As you embark on this journey to discover the ultimate all-purpose rub, let us guide you through a symphony of flavors, unlocking the secrets of creating a rub that will leave an indelible mark on your palate.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

ALL-PURPOSE MEAT SEASONING



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My wonderful mother-in-law, Margarette, gave me this meat seasoning recipe. I like to sprinkle it over boneless pork tenderloin before baking. -Rebekah Widrick, Beaver Falls, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place up to 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

LEE'S ALL-PURPOSE DRY RUB



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Sweet and spicy rub goes good on anything! Ribs, chicken, vegetables, and more. I got tired of making this recipe every time I cooked, so I made a large jar of it. If it's too spicy, use less of it. Not spicy enough? Add more chipotle or chili powder.

Provided by Lee P. Burg

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk brown sugar, paprika, garlic salt, black pepper, cumin, salt, ginger, and chipotle pepper together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2400.4 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

ALL-PURPOSE DRY RUB



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Here is a rub that provides a fast, flavorful coating for barbecue: beef, pork, chicken, lamb, venison. It calls for the process known as indirect grilling, in which you build a fire on one side of your grill and cook on the other, so that the meat is never in direct contact with flame. (If you grill this rub directly, the sugar and spices will burn rather than melt into appetizing darkness.) The recipe is forgiving. You might add granulated onion or garlic powder to it, or omit the coriander if you don't have any. Be careful with the paprika, as there are so many different varieties afoot: if it's smoked, you'll need less, and if it's fiery you may need less cayenne. No cayenne? Use red pepper flakes. Adjust the seasonings to your taste, then apply liberally.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Time 5m

Yield 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup paprika, or 1/3 cup smoked paprika
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chile powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well with a fork to break up the sugar and combine the spices. Mixture will keep in an airtight container, out of the light, for a few months.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 141, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 251 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

ALL-PURPOSE RUB FOR MEAT



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This is a tastier alternative to marinating meat. A rub gives a fuller flavor to any meat. This rub can be used for just about any meat (I personally favor it on chicken!). This recipe makes enough for about four servings of meat.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Vegan

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons white sugar
4 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, pepper, oregano and thyme.
  • To use: Coat meat in mixture, and then grill as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.5, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6978.2, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13, Protein 1.1

ALL-PURPOSE PORK DRY RUB



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Use this all-purpose pork dry rub for all of your pork recipes. It'll give your pork the best flavor! Learn how to make a pork dry rub here.

Provided by David & Debbie Spivey

Categories     Condiment     Ingredient     Main Course     Seasoning

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup brown sugar
4 teaspoon paprika
4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
4 teaspoon Kosher salt
4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl and stir with a whisk to mix. Rub onto the pork on all sides.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tsp, Calories 22 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 777 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

DRY RUB FOR ANY MEAT



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Lot's of flavor. Used this first on chicken and decided it would do well on just about any type of meat. Tweeked this just a bit, as the original recipe called for both the pepper AND the cayenne pepper - Yowza!

Provided by kstrating

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 1 Cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon pepper (or 2 tsp cayenne pepper if you are more daring)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground oregano
4 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Thoroughly combine all ingredients.
  • Rub mixture into the meat and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Store leftover mixture in an airtight jar or in the freezer.
  • Makes just shy of one cup.
  • From texascooking.com.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.3, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 2500.6, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 19.1, Sugar 32.2, Protein 9.3

ALL-PURPOSE BARBECUE RUB



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By Lucy Waverman and found at lcbo.ca. If using this rub for pork and pork spare-ribs, increase the sugar to 2 tbsp (25 mL).

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Canadian

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup (approximate)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place salt, sugar, mustard powder, chili powder, paprika, cayenne and ground pepper in a bowl and mix together.
  • Store in an airtight jar away from heat and light; it will keep for at least six months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 28625.2, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 21.3, Sugar 18, Protein 10.2

ALL-PURPOSE RUB FOR MEAT



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This is a tastier alternative to marinating meat. A rub gives a fuller flavor to any meat. This rub can be used for just about any meat (I personally favor it on chicken!). This recipe makes enough for about four servings of meat.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Sauces and Condiments

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons white sugar
4 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, pepper, oregano and thyme.
  • To use: coat meat in mixture, and then grill as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2325.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ALL PURPOSE RUB



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Make and share this All Purpose Rub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brian M.

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 1 bottle, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups paprika
1 1/2 cups turbinado sugar
1/2 cup granulated garlic
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pink sea salt
1/2 cup lemon pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons granulated onion
2 tablespoons black pepper, Coarse
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon curry
1 tablespoon white sea salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cumin

Steps:

  • place all ingredients into a large bowl mix until well incorporated. Cayene and Chili can be adjust to desired heat levels.
  • Place into large shaker bottle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1281.6, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 35351.3, Carbohydrate 270.1, Fiber 85, Sugar 100.8, Protein 46.9

ALL-PURPOSE RUB FOR MEAT



All-Purpose Rub for Meat image

This is a tastier alternative to marinating meat. A rub gives a fuller flavor to any meat. This rub can be used for just about any meat (I personally favor it on chicken!). This recipe makes enough for about four servings of meat.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Sauces and Condiments

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons white sugar
4 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, pepper, oregano and thyme.
  • To use: coat meat in mixture, and then grill as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2325.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ALL-PURPOSE CALIFORNIA BEEF RUB



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A good rub makes grilling or roasting easy. This one combines the best of the salt-pepper-garlic notes of Santa Maria-style barbecue with the depth of coffee and clove. Diners will be hard-pressed to place its complex flavor until you tell them the components. The rub is easy to double and keeps for a long time in a jar or a zipper-lock bag. It should stay on the meat for at least two hours, but overnight is best.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     easy

Time 5m

Yield About 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 heaping teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 58, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEF JOHN'S ALL-PURPOSE STEAK RUB AND BARBECUE DRY RUB



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You should never waste your money by buying dry rubs and steak rubs at the store. Your store-bought versions are nothing more than half salt, half dried spices and herbs--which you can simply mix up at home for a fraction of the cost.

Provided by Chef John

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup kosher salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried, ground rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme, ground
¼ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • For an all-purpose barbecue rub, mix salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, cumin, rosemary, thyme, and brown sugar together in a bowl until well combined.
  • For an all-purpose steak rub, mix all ingredients except the brown sugar.
  • Store in an airtight container until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1425 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ALL-PURPOSE SPICE RUB



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I found this recipe in the Kitchen section of Blueprint Magazine. I have used it over and over (original spices) and love it! Make sure you grill the unseasoned side of the meat first as the sugar can char quite easily!

Provided by bernettavan

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup coarse salt
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, using your hands to break up the sugar. Store in an airtight container, away from light and heat, up to 6 months.
  • Makes up to 1 1/4 cups (enough to season 5-10 pounds of meat, poultry, or seafood!).
  • VARIETIES:.
  • Southwestern rub:replace some of the paprika with cumin, coriander, and chili powder.
  • Indian Rub:Replace the oregano and thyme with tumeric, curry powder, ground ginger and cardamom.
  • Mediterranean Rub:Replace some or all of the oregano and or thyme with dried tarragon, marjoram, rosemary, dill or basil. Omit the cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.3, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3772.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 0.6

ALL-PURPOSE SPICE RUB



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The next time you're invited to a barbecue, bring a jar of this homemade spice rub; it makes a great gift.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups (enough to season 5 to 10 pounds of meat, poultry, or seafood)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup coarse salt
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Cumin
Coriander
Chili Powder
Turmeric
Curry powder
Ground ginger
Cardamom
Dried tarragon
Marjoram
Rosemary
Dill or basil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, using your hands to break up the sugar.
  • Replace some of the paprika with cumin, coriander and chili powder.
  • Replace some of the oregano and thyme with turmeric, curry powder, ground ginger, and cardamom.
  • Replace some or all the oregano and/or thyme with dried tarragon, marjoram, and rosemary, dill, or basil. Omit the cayenne pepper.

Tips:

  • This all-purpose rub can be used on any type of meat, including beef, pork, chicken, and fish.
  • Apply the rub to the meat at least 30 minutes before cooking, but ideally overnight.
  • The rub can be used on grilled, roasted, or smoked meats.
  • Store the rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
  • Experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own custom rub.

Conclusion:

An all-purpose rub for meat is a versatile seasoning that can be used to enhance the flavor of any type of meat. Made with a combination of savory spices and herbs, this rub adds a delicious crust to grilled, roasted, or smoked meats. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a beginner at the grill, an all-purpose rub is a must-have in your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful rub that will take your next cookout to the next level. So next time you're firing up the grill, don't forget to reach for your all-purpose rub. Your taste buds will thank you!

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