BBQ Rub Recipe – Eats Now

Name: BBQ Rub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup paprika mild or hot; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice or allspice; 2 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground ginger; 2 tsp parsley flake dried; 2 tsp oregano flake dried; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tbsp ground black pepper optional

Servings: persons

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup paprika mild or hot
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp Chinese five spice or allspice
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp parsley flake dried
2 tsp oregano flake dried
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp ground black pepper optional

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Mix all ingredients by hand to remove clumps of brown sugar.
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This is an all purpose rub that will work for anything!
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The secret is the Chinese five spice it gives a subtle hint of cloves and heat.
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Lightly dust over ribs for smoking.
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For the best results dust ribs and let sit in fridge for 2 hours
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This rub will work for anything.
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Chicken, pork, and beef.
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Haven't tried it yet for lamb so if you do please let me know :) if using for lamb add about 1 tablespoon of rosemary or mint to the rub.
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Just make sure it is dried so the sugar doesn't stick together.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup paprika mild or hot, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice or allspice, and more.

Yes, BBQ Rub falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

BBQ Rub

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