Best 20 Dry Rub Recipes

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**Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our comprehensive guide to dry rubs, the secret weapon for tantalizing meats and vegetables.**

Dry rubs are a culinary art form, transforming ordinary ingredients into extraordinary dishes. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a home cook seeking to elevate your grilling game, this in-depth exploration of dry rubs will guide you through the essential techniques and provide a treasure trove of mouthwatering recipes. Discover the secrets of creating flavorful crusts, locking in moisture, and infusing meats and vegetables with layers of complexity. From classic barbecue rubs to exotic spice blends, we've got you covered with a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every taste preference. Get ready to embark on a journey of culinary exploration and transform your meals into unforgettable experiences.

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STEAK DRY RUB



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This dry rub is perfect for grilled steaks and will add amazing flavor to any cut of meat. Extra rub can be stored at room temperature for later use.

Provided by richlids

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix kosher salt, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, brown sugar, and cumin together in a sealable container. Seal container and shake to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 2886.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

DRY RUB FOR RIBS



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Here's a super simple dry rub for a slab of pork ribs. Works great with chicken, too.

Provided by Denise Smith

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub into pork ribs. For best results, allow ribs to marinate overnight. Grill ribs as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1310.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

MEMPHIS DRY RUB



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This is a wonderful and spicy rub that goes great on beef or pork ribs! Put it on ribs lightly to get a nice kick and put it on heavy to get a bold hot dish!

Provided by Nikki Johnson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup paprika
3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, white sugar, paprika, salt, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 876.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

DRY RUB



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"This spice rub adds great flavor to pork, beef, lamb, chicken or fish -- and it's made from ingredients you'll probably find in your pantry," says Bobby.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup paprika
1 cup ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Divide among small spice containers and store for up to 4 months.

BEST MEMPHIS BBQ DRY RUB



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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

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
1 ½ tablespoons ground white pepper
1 ½ tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder

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

DRY RUB PORK RIBS



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Make and share this Dry Rub Pork Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dugyb

Categories     Pork

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 racks pork ribs (or as many racks as required)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Cut pork ribs into sections of 3 or 4 bones.
  • Mix remaining ingredients well, sprinkle on both sides of ribs and rub into the meat.
  • Seal rib sections in foil with a tablespoon of water in each package, and bake for 2 hours on a cookie sheet in the center of the oven.
  • Open foil carefully as steam escapes.
  • Can be crisped on a hot BBQ if desired but will be great just the way it is.
  • (Enjoy with oven cooked potato nuggets for a really simple meal).

DRY-RUB AIR-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS



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Yummy chicken wings made from a Memphis-style dry rub.

Provided by K Knox

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Wing Recipes     Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
½ tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 chicken wings, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk together brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, mustard powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in chicken wings and rub the seasonings into them with your hands until fully coated.
  • Arrange wings in the basket of the preheated air fryer, standing up on their ends and leaning against each other and the wall of the basket.
  • Cook until wings are tender inside and golden brown and crisp on the outside, about 35 minutes. Transfer wings to a plate and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1519.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

KANSAS CITY DRY RUB



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Make and share this Kansas City Dry Rub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sgt. Pepper

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground paprika
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Store any unused rub in a sealed container in the freezer.

JAMAICAN JERK DRY RUB



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This is a dry Jamaican Jerk seasoning I use mostly on grilled chicken! You may want to give some away to friends because this recipe makes a lot! Use it as a dry rub on grilled chicken, fish, steak, or just about anything else.

Provided by LOVINLIFE

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 832

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups allspice
8 cups salt
5 ½ cups garlic powder
4 cups white sugar
1 cup chipotle chile powder
½ cup ground cloves
2 cups dried thyme leaves
2 cups ground black pepper
4 cups cayenne pepper
1 cup ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place allspice, salt, garlic powder, sugar, chipotle powder, cloves, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon into a very large bowl. Mix together until well blended. Store in airtight containers.
  • To use, rub spice mix onto the meat of your choice, about 1 1/2 teaspoons per serving. For best results, marinate for at least an hour to allow the flavors of the rub to penetrate the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BOBBY FLAY'S DRY RUB



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I seen Bobby Flay's on a show and he gave this dry rub. I use it on everything and it doesnt matter what it is it turns out good.

Provided by Zelda Hopkins

Categories     Rubs

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp garlic, i use 1 1/2
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp white pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Mix throughly and get to applying to meat

MEMPHIS DRY-RUB RIBS



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This Juneteenth showstopper, using a dry rub from Greg Collier, the chef and co-owner of Leah & Louise in Charlotte, N.C., is an ode to the flavors of the Mississippi Delta. The smoky, sweet, salty pork ribs slow roast in the oven, yielding tender meat seasoned with a traditional barbecue dry rub. You can substitute the pork for slab beef spareribs with equally good results, or use mushrooms for a vegetarian approach. Crushed peanuts and sweet-potato pikliz make the ribs a meal.

Provided by Nicole Taylor

Categories     dinner, barbecues, finger foods, meat, roasts, main course

Time 3h

Yield 3 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 (packed) cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup hot paprika
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
4 pounds bone-in country pork rib rack
Crushed unsalted peanuts, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the rub: In a large bowl, combine all rub ingredients and mix well.
  • Prepare the ribs: Rinse the pork ribs then pat dry and place on a medium sheet pan, fat side up. Coat the ribs all over with the dry rub. Place in the fridge uncovered for at least 7 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Transfer ribs to rack and cook, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours. Cover with foil and cook for an additional 1 hour. The ribs will be done when they have an internal temperature of 180 degrees and the meat pulls away from the bone.
  • Let rest for 30 minutes before slicing into individual ribs. Garnish with crushed peanuts, if desired.

BBQ RIBS DRY RUB



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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

1 -2 pork spare rib racks
1 tablespoon Season-All salt
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cups apple juice

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



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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

1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
½ cup salt
¼ cup freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup paprika

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

CHIPOTLE DRY RUB



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This is a delicious dry rub that we use on ribs and sometimes chicken. Rub liberally on baby back ribs, chicken or short ribs, then throw the meat on the grill. You can substitute smoked paprika for regular paprika.

Provided by Kristen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground dried chipotle pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix the brown sugar, ground chipotle, paprika, mustard powder, cumin, and salt together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 874.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

DRY CHIMICHURRI RUB



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In Argentina, this mix of herbs and spices is combined with oil and vinegar and used as a sauce for grilled meats. For best results, use dried herb leaves-not powdered or ground.

Provided by Andrew Schloss

Categories     Herb     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spice     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
3 tablespoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried savory leaves
1 tablespoon smoked paprika*
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 to 2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl. Transfer to airtight container. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Store at room temperature.
  • * Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.

EMERIL'S SOUTHWEST DRY RUB



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

HOLY COW DRY RUB FOR BEEF - HOT!



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Enhances the flavor of all types of beef. From the cookbook "Peace, Love and Barbeque", a great read I highly recommend.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup paprika
1/2 cup kosher salt, finely ground
1/2 cup black pepper, coarsely ground
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Sift ingredients together.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 32364.9, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 26.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 10.5

MEXICAN DRY RUB



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I love this on my chicken breast. Absolutely delish! Store in an airtight container.

Provided by nbarry0102

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ teaspoons crushed oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
⅓ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix oregano, onion powder, seasoned salt, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 88.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

K-JON'S DRY RUB BUFFALO WINGS



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Make and share this K-Jon's Dry Rub Buffalo Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by K-Jon Chef

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 wings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

24 lean chicken wings
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons kosher salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 cup oil

Steps:

  • Thoroughly whisk together the dark brown sugar, chili powder, sweet smoked paprika, ground cumin, hot cayenne pepper, ground garlic powder, ground mustard powder, table salt, and black pepper.
  • Evenly coat each chicken wing with the pure vegetable oil.
  • With the dry rub in a shaker evenly coat chicken generously.
  • Evenly coat with the seasonings and save remaining seasoning.
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook 30-45 minutes or until desired texture is achieved.
  • At about the half way baking marker, sprinkle the remaining seasonings over the top of the baking chicken.

DRY SPICE RUB FOR LAMB OR BEEF



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I got this recipe from my grama. It can be used on lamb or beef, and the flavors can be adjusted to suit your taste.

Provided by Jessica Godfrey

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
¾ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Mix together the paprika, thyme, basil, cumin, and curry powder, if desired, in a small bowl. When ready to use, evenly sprinkle a light coating onto lamb or beef and pat into surface of the meat. For the most flavorful results, season meat and place in a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 2 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients beforehand. Measure out all of your spices and seasonings so that you can easily add them to the mix.
  • Use a variety of spices. Don't just stick to salt and pepper. Experiment with different herbs and spices to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making a dry rub. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.
  • Use fresh spices whenever possible. Fresh spices will give your dry rub the best flavor.
  • Store your dry rub in an airtight container. This will help to preserve the flavor and keep it fresh.
  • Apply the dry rub to your meat at least 24 hours before cooking. This will give the spices time to penetrate the meat and develop a deep flavor.
  • Cook your meat at a low temperature. This will help to prevent the dry rub from burning and will allow the meat to cook evenly.

Conclusion:

Dry rubs are a great way to add flavor to your meat. They are easy to make and can be used on a variety of different meats. Whether you're grilling, smoking, or roasting, a dry rub will help your meat to taste its best. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meal, reach for a dry rub. You won't be disappointed.

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