Carolina Bbq Rub
Take your barbecue game to the next level with this bold and flavorful Carolina BBQ Rub, perfect for elevating pork, chicken, or ribs. This easy-to-make dry rub blends sweet brown sugar, smoky paprika, and a kick of cayenne pepper with the savory notes of mustard, onion, and garlic powders for an irresistible balance of flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile spice mix is ideal for grilling, smoking, or baking. Simply rub it generously onto your meat of choice and let it rest to soak in the flavors before cooking. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or perfecting your smoked meats, this Carolina BBQ Rub will add a rich, mouthwatering Southern flair to every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and ground white pepper.
Use a whisk or a fork to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until evenly combined and free of clumps.
Store the rub in an airtight container, such as a mason jar or a resealable zip-top bag, to maintain freshness.
Apply the rub generously to your meat of choice (pork, chicken, or ribs) prior to cooking. For best results, let the meat rest with the rub on it for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
Use the seasoned meat in your preferred cooking method, such as smoking, grilling, or baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1931 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 593 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
