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Homemade Barbecue Rub

Homemade barbecue rub adds tons of flavor into just about any grilled or smoked meat! With a simple blend of spices, you'll never go back to using storebought rubs again.
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Calories: 17kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Coarse Sea Salt
  • 1 tbsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
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Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    ¼ Cup Paprika, 1 tbsp Coarse Sea Salt, 1 tbsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • Whisk until no lumps remain and the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Store in an airtight container, at room temp, in a dry area, for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Add some heat with cayenne pepper and chili powder.
  • This recipe is the perfect amount to use on a rack of ribs.
  • A couple tablespoons of brown sugar will give you the sweet barbecue background.
  • You can adjust the amount of garlic and onion powder up or down to suit your tastes.

Nutrition

Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 2222IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg