Kansas City Dry Rub
Transform your barbecue game with this bold and flavorful Kansas City Dry Rub! Bursting with a harmonious blend of brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, and a touch of cayenne, this versatile spice mix adds the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors to your favorite meats. Crafted for ultimate versatility, this rub is ideal for seasoning ribs, brisket, chicken, or pork, whether you're grilling, smoking, or roasting. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes, you can whip up this aromatic rub in no time and store it for up to six months, making it a go-to staple for any BBQ enthusiast. Impress your guests with this classic Kansas City-style rub, a must-have for all your backyard cookouts and summer barbecues!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder to the bowl.
Using a whisk or a fork, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until the blend is uniform and no clumps remain.
Taste the rub and adjust the seasoning as desired. If you prefer a spicier mix, add more cayenne or black pepper. For a sweeter rub, increase the brown sugar slightly.
Transfer the dry rub to an airtight jar or container for storage. Label it with the name and date for easy identification.
Use the Kansas City Dry Rub to season meat before grilling, smoking, or roasting. Simply pat the mixture evenly onto the surface of the meat, ensuring even coverage.
Store any unused rub in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1974 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.6 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 826 mg | 18% | |
*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.
