Nasa Barbecue Rub

This is the BBQ rub recipe that NASA used to prepare brisket for the last Space Shuttle mission, STS-135 in July 2011. They released this recipe on the NASA website. The original NASA recipe was a formula expressed in percentage of each ingredient used (by weight, similar to a baker's formula). It has been converted to volume measurements for home use. Recipe makes 1 pound = about 2 1/2 cups BBQ rub. Use at least 1 Tbsp of rub per 1 pound of meat.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 40
• Yields: 1 pound

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup kosher salt (or 1/2 cup Table Salt)
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 3  tablespoons paprika
• 2  tablespoons  celery salt
• 1⁄2 cup ground oregano
• 4  teaspoons white pepper
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Mix well. Store in an airtight container.
2. Use at least 1 Tbsp of rub per 1 pound of meat.
3. Wrap rub coated meat in plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the fridge overnight.