This quick and flavorful dry rub barbecue seasoning can be put together in just a few minutes, with just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand in your pantry. It’s sweet, flavorful, and has just a little bit of kick. So ditch the store-bought barbeque seasoning and get ready to fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious Texas-Style BBQ.
In our house, when it comes to grilling, B.O.B. Bob and I each play a significant role. B.O.B. Bob is in charge of manning the grill and not burning the meat, and I am in charge of whipping up the rubs, seasonings, and marinades for whatever it is he wants to grill. Yes, my dear sweet B.O.B Bob had tried to make his own seasoning before, however, the results were never that appealing to me. I, for one, don’t enjoy eating an over-salted, way too spicy piece of meat. And the store-bought blends which he has purchased in the past, have been just as bad. So, I’ll gladly spend a few minutes whipping up a new mix of spices if it means that I might actually be able to enjoy eating whatever it is that is coming off of the grill cooked to perfection by my darling, sweet, and amazingly talented, “Grill-Master B.O.B. Bob.”
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika
- 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cayenne Red Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
Directions:
- Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Store the dry rub seasoning in an airtight glass container until use.
Suggestions:
- You can use this dry rub seasoning on any type of meat. Chicken, beef, or pork are best, however, you can also use it on fish or any other type of seafood.
- Rub the meat you are using with a tiny bit of mustard, mayonnaise, or olive oil before coating it with the dry rub seasoning. This will help the seasoning adhere better.
- I used Sweet Hungarian Paprika for this recipe, but you can use whichever paprika you have on hand.
Improvements:
- Add a tablespoon or two of dried parsley to the dry rub seasoning.
- For a quick marinade, place 2-tablespoons of this dry rub seasoning into a large plastic resealable bag, along with 1/4-cup of olive oil, and a 1/4-cup of red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or lemon or lime juice. Add meat to the bag, squish to combine, and then refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika
- 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cayenne Red Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
Directions:
- Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Store the dry rub seasoning in an airtight glass container until use.
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