All-Purpose Dry Rub
Made with simple ingredients this homemade dry rub is sweet, savory, and spicy and perfect for flavoring meat or vegetables.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Combine the 1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper together in a small bowl until everything is well combined.
- Use immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the pantry.
- Before applying a dry rub, it is important to pat the meat or vegetables dry with a paper towel to ensure that the rub sticks evenly to the surface and adheres well.
Notes
Paprika: While smoked paprika is best for a smokey undertone, feel free to use regular paprika if that is what you have on hand.
Cayenne Pepper: Feel free to increase or decrease the amount added to control the spice level of your rub.
Salt: Use kosher salt for best results, not table salt or iodized salt.
Storage: Due to the brown sugar, this dry rub recipe is best prepared in smaller batches right before using. That said, you CAN store this spice blend for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container with no issue.
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
