KANSAS CITY SWEET AND SMOKY BARBECUE RUB

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Sweet rather than salty, flavorful rather than fiery, this seasoning mix contains mustard in the style of a Memphis rub and chili powder in the style of Texas.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Grill/Barbecue     Spice     Paprika     Ginger     Kansas City     Kansas

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sweet or smoked paprika
1/4 cup seasoned salt, preferably Basic Seasoned Salt, or a good commercial brand, such as Lawry's
1/4 cup homemade smoked salt, or use a good commercial brand
1/4 cup onion salt
1/4 cup celery salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pure chile powder (not a blend)
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir or whisk to mix. Transfer to a large jar, cover, and store away from heat and light. The rub will keep for several weeks.

Courtnie Marrero
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This rub is a must-try for any barbecue lover. It's so flavorful and versatile.


John Chima Iheonu
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I love the combination of spices in this rub. It's not too sweet and not too smoky, it's just perfect.


Itel Vision
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This rub is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on everything from chicken to pork to beef, and it's always a hit.


Kalea
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good barbecue rub for years, and this one is perfect.


Myron Suggs
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This rub is a game-changer! I've used it on chicken, ribs, and even vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Meem Rahman
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I've tried a lot of different barbecue rubs, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and smoky.


MD Per vas
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I love this rub! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to meat.


Mutabazi Siraji
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This rub is amazing! I used it on a pork shoulder and it was the best I've ever had.


Sorwar Hossain
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I've used this rub on ribs, chicken, and pork, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and smoky.


Skye Smith
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This rub is a must-try for any barbecue lover. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Aziz Gujjar
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I love the combination of spices in this rub. It's not too sweet and not too smoky, it's just perfect.


Philda Setlogana
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This rub is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on everything from chicken to pork to beef, and it's always a hit.


Mashal Siraj
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good barbecue rub for years, and this one is perfect.


Topsy Sav
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This rub is a game-changer! I've used it on chicken, ribs, and even vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Marcus Burdett
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I've tried a lot of different barbecue rubs, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and smoky.


Steven Bailey
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I love this rub! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to meat.


Akeem Pratt
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This rub is amazing! I used it on pork ribs and they were the best I've ever had.


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