Best 20 Bbq Rub Recipes
**Explore the World of BBQ Rubs: From Classic to Unique Flavor Profiles**
Barbecue rubs, the quintessential companions to succulent grilled meats, are more than just a blend of spices; they are flavor architects, transforming ordinary proteins into culinary masterpieces. From the classic smoky and savory to the adventurous and exotic, the world of BBQ rubs is a boundless realm of taste sensations. This article presents a comprehensive guide to enhancing your grilling repertoire with a diverse range of rub recipes. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.
**Classic BBQ Rub:**
The cornerstone of any BBQ enthusiast's collection, this classic rub strikes a perfect balance between sweet, savory, and smoky. Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin join forces to create a harmonious blend that complements any grilled meat, whether it's chicken, pork, or beef.
**Spicy BBQ Rub:**
For those who love a little heat, this rub cranks up the intensity with a combination of cayenne pepper, chili powder, and paprika. The addition of chipotle powder deepens the smokiness, while brown sugar and garlic powder provide a balancing sweetness and savory depth. This rub is perfect for those who enjoy a fiery kick in their barbecue.
**Sweet BBQ Rub:**
If you prefer a sweeter profile, this rub is sure to satisfy your cravings. Brown sugar takes center stage, complemented by paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of cinnamon. This rub is ideal for pork ribs, chicken wings, and even grilled pineapple, adding a caramelized crust that will have you licking your fingers.
**Smokey BBQ Rub:**
This rub is all about capturing the essence of a traditional smokehouse. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin form the backbone of the blend, while a generous dose of chili powder adds a subtle heat. This rub is perfect for those who love the deep, rich flavors associated with smoked meats.
**Herb BBQ Rub:**
For a more herbaceous twist, this rub incorporates a blend of thyme, rosemary, oregano, and basil. Garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of lemon zest round out the flavors, creating a rub that is both aromatic and savory. This rub is excellent for chicken, fish, and vegetables, adding a vibrant freshness to your grilled creations.
**Conclusion:**
With this arsenal of BBQ rub recipes, you'll be able to transform your backyard grilling into an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you prefer classic, spicy, sweet, smokey, or herbaceous flavors, these rubs will elevate your grilled meats to new heights. So, fire up your grill, grab your favorite protein, and let the taste adventure begin!
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Tips:
- Choose the right spices: The perfect BBQ rub should have a good balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Common spices used in BBQ rubs include paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and black pepper. Experiment with different spices to create a rub that suits your taste.
- Use fresh ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh herbs and spices in your BBQ rub. Fresh ingredients will give your rub a more vibrant flavor than dried ingredients.
- Grind your own spices: Grinding your own spices will give your BBQ rub a more intense flavor. If you don't have a spice grinder, you can use a mortar and pestle.
- Mix the rub evenly: Make sure the rub is evenly mixed so that all of the spices are distributed evenly throughout the rub.
- Apply the rub generously: Don't be afraid to apply the rub liberally to your meat. A good coating of rub will help to create a flavorful crust on the meat.
- Let the rub sit: After applying the rub, let it sit on the meat for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will allow the flavors of the rub to penetrate the meat.
- Cook the meat over indirect heat: When cooking meat with a BBQ rub, it's best to cook it over indirect heat. This will help to prevent the rub from burning.
Conclusion:
Making your own BBQ rub is a great way to add flavor to your grilled meats. With a little experimentation, you can create a rub that is perfect for your taste. So next time you're firing up the grill, don't forget to make your own BBQ rub. Your taste buds will thank you!
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