The great thing about barbecue is that everyone eventually finds a recipe and a method of cooking that works best for him or her. In Tennessee, where I grew up, real barbecue is traditionally sprinkled with spices, rather than drenched in sauce, before it’s put on the grill. Every barbecue aficionado invents a rub that he or she swears beats all others–and keeps it as a closely guarded secret. Sprinkle the rub onto any cut of pork, beef, or chicken before putting it on the grill.–Sara Foster
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And not only that, but what does his tushy have to do with anything? All we can say is he certainly knows his barbecue.
Barbecue Rub Recipe
Hands-On Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes | Makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- 1. Combine the ingredients in a small jar or airtight container and shake.
- 2. The spice rub will keep in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Hungry for more? Chow down on these:
- Rosemary-Garlic Rub from Kalyn's Kitchen
- BBQ Dry Spice Rub from Whisky Green Tea
- Pork Brine from Leite's Culinaria
- Barbecue Spice Rub from Leite's Culinaria
Barbecue Rub Recipe © 2005 Sara Foster. Photo © 2011 Nuno Correia. All rights reserved.
