All Purpose BBQ Dry Rub

This BBQ dry rub has warm, sweet, and spicy flavors, and is easy to customize with other spices to suit your tastes. Make this recipe for seasoning any type of meat or poultry.

Ingredients for BBQ Dry Rub

• Kosher salt
• Brown sugar
• Black or white pepper
• Smoked paprika
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Dry mustard powder
• Celery salt
• Crushed red pepper flakes

To Make the Seasoning

To make the meat seasoning, measure all of the ingredients into a small bowl, then use a whisk to mix and combine them. If there are any clumps, use a spoon or your gloved fingers to break them up.

Wear latex gloves (optional) and sprinkle bbq dry rub over both sides of the meat you’ll be cooking, rubbing it onto all sides of the meat.

If you are making ribs, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours minimum. Then, cook your dry rubbed meat per the recipe instructions.

Uses for BBQ Dry Rub

The most common use for a seasoning rub like this is on beef or pork. I like to use it to season baby back ribs and grilled pork chops, but it’s fantastic on chicken and even grilled fish, too.

This post, originally published on January 29, 2018, was last updated with new content on August 18, 2021.

All Purpose BBQ Dry Rub

This BBQ dry rub has warm, sweet, and spicy flavors and is easy to customize. Make this recipe for seasoning any type of meat or poultry.

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Course: Pantry Staples

Cuisine: American, Grilling/Smoking

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 33kcal

Author: Kevin Is Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp ground celery salt
• 1 tsp red chili flakes

Instructions

• To a small mixing bowl, add and whisk to combine salt, brown sugar, pepper, paprika, onion and garlic powders, dry mustard, celery salt and red pepper flakes. Use a spoon or gloved fingers to break up any clumps, if necessary.
• Use to season any type of meat or poultry before grilling, smoking, or roasting in the oven.
• Store the bbq dry rub in an airtight container and keep in a cool dry location for up to 6 months.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1260IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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