Best 20 Bbq Rub Recipes
Creating a delectable barbecue rub is an art form that tantalizes the taste buds and elevates backyard gatherings to culinary adventures. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a novice griller, mastering the perfect rub recipe is the key to unlocking mouthwatering, smoky, and flavorful meats that will leave your guests craving more. Discover the secrets of enhancing your grilling repertoire with this comprehensive guide to crafting the ultimate barbecue rub.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEST MEMPHIS BBQ DRY RUB
This is the best Memphis-style BBQ dry rub; perfectly sweet, spicy and peppery.
Provided by Jordan VanderLaan
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk brown sugar, black pepper, paprika, white pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, chili powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 3523.2 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
BROWN SUGAR BBQ RUB
This is my favorite rub to use when I smoke meats. I threw it together to use on smoked pork butt, but it also works really well on chicken and ribs. Apply liberally to meat and let sit overnight for best flavor. The brown sugar helps make a nice bark. Makes enough to cover two 8-pound pork butts or 6 racks of ribs.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, black pepper, cayenne, and cinnamon in a small airtight container. Seal and store in a cool, dark place until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 473.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
BEST BBQ RUB IN TEXAS
An old family recipe, this is the best BBQ rub in TEXAS! Rub into beef at least 2 hours before cooking. Great for brisket.
Provided by HOLLYKH
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix seasoning salt, paprika, chili powder, ginger, nutmeg, dry mustard, cloves, dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix, garlic salt, black pepper and brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1925 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
BBQ RIBS DRY RUB
This is a dry rub I've experimented with for a while. I put this on a couple racks of Pork ribs, marinaded overnight then cooked slow in my smoker. Wow did they turn out great! Wife and kids loved them. I put a homemade BBQ sauce on one rack and none on the other. Both were great but I think the one without sauce was better. Though this was cooked in a smoker, it could also be done in the oven or BBQ.
Provided by baumer64
Categories Pork
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together dry ingredients.
- Rub liberally all over the ribs on both sides. (For more flavor penetration, pull off membrane from the bone side of ribs).
- Cover with plastic wrap or vacuum seal bag and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Heat smoker/cooker to at least 250°F and keep between 250-300°F.
- Pour 2 cups of the apple juice in water pan to steam the ribs with.
- Add soaked hardwood chips or smoking wood of your choice to the smoker.
- Amount of smoke is up to you.
- After about 3 hours, internal temperature of the meat should be around 170°F In order to make the meat a bit more tender, wrap the ribs in foil and spray or drizzle some remaining apple juice on the ribs, closing the foil around them until desired tenderness is achieved. Don't drown the ribs in juice but moisten them, about another hour or so.
- If sauce is desired, mop it on the ribs the last 30 minutes or so of cooking.
BBQ DRY RUB
My family has been making this dry rub for years. It is awesome on country-style ribs and pork steaks!
Provided by AMYNTAYLORSMOM
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together white and brown sugars, salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub onto pork 10 minutes prior to grilling. Store any leftover rub in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
CLASSIC CAROLINA BBQ RUB
Make and share this Classic Carolina BBQ Rub recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JoshR
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 5m
Yield 1 Cup, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, mix well.
- Use as a dry rub on beef, chicken, lamb or pork.
- If making ahead of time, store in an air tight container in a cool place for up to six months after preparation.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 14266.6, Carbohydrate 92.3, Fiber 21.4, Sugar 56.9, Protein 10.3
JIM GOODE'S BBQ BEEF RUB
This beef rub is great for beef, pork and lamb. Once you mix the spices they'll keep about 4 months in an airtight jar. When ready to use, just rub into the meat, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate the night before grilling.
Provided by Martha
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, bay leaves, coriander, savory, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cumin, and salt. Store in an airtight jar at room temperature until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 97.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
OLLIE GATES BBQ RUB (KANSAS CITY)
Categories Beef Chicken Pork Fourth of July Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix and take out lumps. Store in airtight container.
TEXAS BBQ RUB
A staple at my house. We rub this on most anything we BBQ. It makes a glaze as it cooks. I like it best on slow smoked ribs. Rub into meat 10 to 30 minutes before cooking.
Provided by ATexasDarling
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk sugar, black pepper, paprika, monosodium glutamate, and salt together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 348.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
GATES & SON'S KC BBQ RUB
This is a BBQ rub that should be used with the Gates & Sons KC BBQ Sauce or Gates & Sons KC BBQ Baked Beans, both posted here. This is authentic KC Barbeque at it's best. If you can't be here then try these.
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 5m
Yield 1 jar of seasoning
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients.
- Store in a tightly sealed jar.
SWEET & SMOKY BBQ DRY RUB MIX
Use this intensely flavored dry spice rub on everything. Your grilled veggies, meat, and even tofu will never be the same!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir until combined. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. Keeps well for at least a couple of months (I haven't tried any longer!)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, Sugar 54 g, Sodium 14054 mg, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 58 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ANN'S SWEET AND SPICY BBQ RUB
Sweet, spicy, and slightly exotic. Use 2 tablespoons per pound of meat when seasoning.
Provided by Andrea Bell
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon together until evenly mixed. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 656.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
KANSAS CITY BBQ RIB/BRISKET RUB
This is an amazing rub that came for the Food Network website on Emeril's page. It give any kind a meat a really good flavor.
Provided by Gabe6309
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine breaking up any lumps that appear. Use for any meat that you want to grill, rotisserie, or smoke (i.e. Beef Brisket, Pork Loin, Salmon, Steak, etc). Rub meat with Olive Oil on all sides. Sprinkle rub on all sides of the meat and rub it inches
- Store left over rub in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 725, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 28030.9, Carbohydrate 175.5, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 145.7, Protein 8.2
BBQ CHICKEN RUB
This spice paste rubbed under the skin of your chicken pieces really gives this an intense flavor. Feel free to use your favorite bottled or home made BBQ sauce to baste.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Chicken
Time 2h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together ingredients for the rub.
- Oil, chili powder, paprika, sage, mustard, ginger and cayenne pepper, until you've form a thick paste.
- Rub the spice paste over your chicken pieces, making sure to get under the skin.
- Cover and refrigerate for about two hours.
- Preheat broiler.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and place them skin side down on foil lined baking sheet or broiler pan.
- My broiler is quite small, so I do these right in the oven (on broil) with the rack placed 7 or 8 inches below the element.
- Broil for 10 minutes.
- I turn the pan once to ensure even cooking.
- Remove pan from oven, and baste pieces with BBQ sauce.
- Place chicken back in oven, skin side up and broil until cooked through and crispy (about 10 minutes more) basting pieces occasionally.
- Sauce will brown slightly.
- Remove from oven and enjoy.
BBQ SPICE RUB
This rub is so simple! It's made with the everyday spices you have in your cupboard. I rub it on everything from chicken to pork to burgers to steak. I keep it in a Ziploc® bag in the freezer. It's always ready to go! Double or triple your ingredients so you always have it on hand.
Provided by Brenda McGrath
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Store in an air-tight container or keep in the freezer in a sealable plastic bag.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 888.1 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
BBQ SPICE RUB BLEND RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour into a small glass container and secure with an airtight lid. Store up to 1 year.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 2 grams
CAROLINA BBQ RUB
This is one of many recipes I have gotten out of a Grill Masters cook book. Some of them I have tried and some are still on my list to try. But all of them sound very yummy.
Provided by Lacy S.
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; use as a dry rub on beef, chicken, lamb or pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 14151.8, Carbohydrate 92.1, Fiber 21.5, Sugar 56.6, Protein 10.1
BONE DUST BBQ SPICE AND DRY RUB
This is so good on the Drunken Chicken and just about anything else....one of the best rubs ever....compliments of Ted Reader.
Provided by Doreen Fish
Categories Other Sauces
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Mix all together really well. Store in an airtight jar in a cool dry place away from light.
GRILLED T-BONE STEAKS WITH BBQ RUB
Steps:
- 1)Combine BBQ Rub ingredients; press evenly onto beef steaks. 2)Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 15 to 19 minutes) for medium rare (145degreesF) to medium (160degreesF) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove bones and carve steaks into slices, if desired. Season with salt, as desired. To broil, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 15 to 20 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.
CLASSIC BBQ RUB
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com . This rub has all the classic barbecue notes: salt, spice, sweet, and smoky. It is particularly great on ribs but works with pork chops and tenderloin, chicken and even catfish for an authentic low 'n slow barbecued flavor.
Provided by Elizabeth Karmel
Categories No-Cook Backyard BBQ Spice Tailgating
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine paprika, salt, sugar, brown sugar, cumin, chile powder, black pepper, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, and oregano in bowl; mix well. For a smoother rub, puree ingredients in a spice grinder until well combined and all pieces are uniform (the rub will be very fine and tan in color).
- Extra rub can be stored in an airtight container for up to six months.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Rub: Select a rub that complements the type of meat and your personal taste preferences. Experiment with different rubs to find your favorites.
- Apply the Rub Generously: Use enough rub to evenly coat the entire surface of the meat. This ensures that the flavors penetrate deep into the meat and create a delicious crust.
- Let the Rub Sit: Allow the rub to sit on the meat for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This gives the rub time to penetrate the meat and develop its flavors.
- Cook the Meat at the Right Temperature: Follow the cooking instructions for your specific cut of meat. Cooking at the correct temperature ensures that the meat is cooked properly and retains its moisture.
- Let the Meat Rest: Once the meat is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Using a homemade BBQ rub is a simple yet effective way to elevate the flavor of your grilled or smoked meats. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can customize your rubs to suit your taste preferences and the type of meat you are cooking. Whether you prefer a sweet, savory, spicy, or smoky flavor, there is a rub recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. Experiment with different rubs and techniques to find your perfect combination and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.
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