Homemade Meat RUB recipes

BBQ rubs are a perfect alternative for those who don't care for their meat smothered in sauce. BBQ rubs can impart a lot of flavor to meat, but since they are dry, it's less messy. BBQ rubs can be sweet, salty, hot, or mild, and are easy to make, so you can come up with your own special blend.

A rub is a combination of spices, seasonings and herbs that add flavor and texture to meats. These spice rub recipes will give you a rub for anything you want to barbecue or grill.

These recipes can be stored in a cool dark place in a ziploc baggie or airtight container with a label on them. Store for (most say 6 months) but I have had some for up to a year & they taste fine.

Kansas City Rib Rub
•1/2 cup brown sugar
•1/4 cup paprika
•1 tablespoon black pepper
•1 tablespoon salt
•1 tablespoon chili powder
•1 tablespoon garlic powder
•1 tablespoon onion powder
•1 teaspoon cayenne
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients together and transfer to an air tight container.

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Basic Pork Rub
•1/3 cup paprika
•1/4 cup sugar
•3 tablespoons black pepper
•2 tablespoons salt
•2 teaspoons dry mustard
•2 teaspoons cayenne
•1 teaspoon white pepper
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients. Work 1/2 half mixture into meat 12-24 hours before cooking. Apply remaining rub before smoking. Makes enough for about 5 to 6 pounds of meat.

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Brisket Rub
•1/2 cup paprika
•1/3 cup brown sugar
•3 tablespoons garlic powder
•3 tablespoons onion powder
•2 tablespoons oregano
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Work into the surface of the brisket, especially over the exposed meat. This rub may be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

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Pork Spice RubMakes about1/2 cup
Active time:5 minStart to finish:5 min
June 2009
3 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons anise seeds
5 cloves
equipment:an electric coffee/spice grinder
•Finely grind all ingredients in grinder.

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Lamb Spice Rub2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon green or white cardamom pods
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons hot red-pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons grated nutmeg
equipment:an electric coffee/spice grinder
•Toast coriander, cumin, mustard, and cardamom in a dry small heavy skillet, covered, over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until spices are fragrant and several shades darker and mustard seeds begin to pop, about 3 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.

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Chicken Spice Rub
3 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons dried green peppercorns
1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
1 tablespoon kosher salt
equipment:an electric coffee/spice grinder
•Toast fennel in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.

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Use BBQ Dry rubs as a quick Gift to Dad or any "BBQer in the family. See some packaging ideas here

Also don't forget to get dad, uncle, grandpa or any special person his or her own BBQ Apron