Sweet and Spicy Dry Rub
Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Sweet and Spicy Dry Rub, a bold blend of flavors that adds the perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and savory depth to your favorite meats. Featuring pantry staples like brown sugar, smoky paprika, garlic powder, and a kick from cayenne pepper, this versatile spice mix is ideal for chicken, pork, ribs, or even roasted vegetables. Ready in just 5 minutes, this homemade dry rub is perfect for last-minute grilling or meal prep, delivering mouthwatering results whether you’re roasting, grilling, or smoking. Store it in an airtight container for up to three months, so your next cookout or barbecue is always packed with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and ground mustard.
Use a whisk or fork to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until evenly combined. Break apart any clumps of brown sugar to ensure a smooth mixture.
Store the dry rub in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.
To use, pat your choice of protein (like chicken, pork, or ribs) dry with paper towels, then generously rub the spice mix all over the surface, making sure to coat evenly.
Apply the dry rub at least 30 minutes before cooking or refrigerate the seasoned meat for a deeper flavor (up to 24 hours).
Cook your protein using your preferred method, such as grilling, roasting, or smoking, and enjoy the sweet and spicy flavor this rub adds!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4894 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 651 mg | 14% | |
*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.
