Kansas City Style Dry Rub
Transform your barbecue game with this bold and flavorful Kansas City Style Dry Rub, a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy seasonings. This versatile rub features the rich sweetness of brown sugar balanced with the earthy warmth of paprika, garlic, and onion powder, while a hint of cayenne and mustard powder adds just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 5 minutes, this quick and easy homemade dry rub will elevate ribs, chicken, pork, or even grilled vegetables to mouthwatering perfection. Store it in an airtight container for up to three months, and enjoy its smoky-sweet magic whenever you fire up the grill or smoker. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or perfecting your weeknight dinner, this Kansas City-inspired spice mix is your ticket to irresistible flavor.
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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 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, mustard powder, and ground cumin.
Using a whisk or your hands, thoroughly mix the ingredients until evenly combined and there are no clumps.
Taste the dry rub (if desired) and adjust seasoning to suit your preferences, such as adding more cayenne for heat or more brown sugar for sweetness.
Transfer the dry rub to an airtight container or a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
To use, generously coat your desired meat or vegetables with the dry rub, ensuring an even layer, then cook as desired (smoking, grilling, or roasting).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1974 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 842 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.
