Southern Barbecue Rub
Transform your barbecue game with this irresistible Southern Barbecue Rub, a bold blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors that captures the essence of Southern cooking. Featuring the perfect balance of brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne pepper heat, this expertly crafted dry rub is a staple for seasoning ribs, chicken, pork, or even hearty vegetables. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile mix delivers a punch of flavor that elevates your grilling, smoking, or baking dishes to new heights. Ideal for food lovers and grill enthusiasts, this homemade barbecue rub is easy to store and lasts for up to 6 months—ready to spice up your next cookout or backyard feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons White sugar
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, ground mustard, dried thyme, and white sugar.
Use a whisk or fork to mix the ingredients thoroughly, breaking up any lumps in the brown sugar to ensure an even blend.
Transfer the barbecue rub to an airtight jar or container for storage. It can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
To use the rub, generously sprinkle it over your protein of choice, such as ribs, chicken, pork, or even vegetables. Pat it gently onto the surface to help it adhere.
Let the rubbed meat sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate for several hours) before grilling, smoking, or baking to allow the flavors to penetrate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14235 mg | 619% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.7 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1109 mg | 24% | |
*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.
