Basic American Barbecue Rub

Submitted by Sheri-bdb

"This is an adopted recipe from Mean Chef. I plan on making this very soon, it sounds great! Mean Chefs words are: Use it on ribs, pork shoulders, chickens - anything you want to taste like American barbecue"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup sweet paprika
• 3 tablespoons black pepper
• 3 tablespoons coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon hickory smoke salt or 1 tablespoon more coarse salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix.
2. (Actually, your hands work better for mixing than a spoon or whisk does. Use your fingers to break up any lumps of brown sugar.) Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light; it will keep for at least 6 months.
3. Use 2 to 3 teaspoons per pound of meat.
4. A 4-pound chicken will take 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons.
5. To make a spicier rub, substitute hot paprika for some or all of the sweet paprika.

Reviews

[Big Sis]

Just had Rib's last night at my BBL. This was the recipe he was using! Outstanding. So happy to find it already posted! He uses it along with a Basic BBQ Sauce that his kids and grandkids say "Papa Sauce" !

 

[Susie D]

This is a great classic BBQ rub. I have used it now on chicken quarters and a pork tenderloin that we BBQ'd on the grill. Terrific results both times!!