All American BBQ Dry Rub recipe
This Sweet and Spicy BBQ dry rub recipe is versatile and very popular as a BBQ Brisket rub, Pork Ribs rub and works really well with BBQ Chicken too.
The ingredients list for this dry rub recipe may seem long but if you make a large enough batch it stores really well in a sealed container for months.
The sugar in this rub works to caramelize the exterior of the meat to give it that prize-winning crispy exterior you're looking for.
The cocoa powder gives this dry rub recipe it's balance and smoothes out the peppers and garlic.
It's one of the secrets to a great dry rub recipe.
Note, some folks have mentioned they find this rub spicy. If you have a lower tolerance to spicy foods then you might want to reduce the amount of cayenne pepper a bit.
Why not give this rub a try with Beef Brisket recipe, Kansas City BBQ Pork Ribs recipe and BBQ chicken recipes.
Go ahead and experiment with this dry rub on steaks or even burgers.
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Serves: Makes approx. 1 1/4 cups
Prep Time: 5 min
What you'll need:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (reduce if you've low spicy food tolerance)
- 2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper (or extra black pepper)
- 3 tablespoons kosher coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- Optional: 1 teaspoon hickory seasoning or hickory smoked salt
Step 1:
In a medium glass bowl mix all the dry rub ingredients really well with your hands.
Store in a sealed glass container (mason jar) for months on the shelf.
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