5 Best Dry Rub Recipes: And a Secret Ingredient
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A homemade dry rub recipe is the secret ingredient to amazing BBQ. Making your own couldn’t be easier. Especially when you start with 5 of the best dry rub recipes we could find.
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Every grill master knows a delicious barbecue begins with the right seasoning. Often, a spice blend they’ve perfected over time.
The secret ingredient to amazing BBQ — is a dry rub that’s so flavorful and delicious, it can go on everything.
If you love delicious BBQ and grilled food, take time this summer and make your own recipe. Your family and friends will be asking for the secret ingredient to your amazing BBQ recipes.
I’ll leave that up to you whether you share your recipe or not.
If you’re up for it and want to develop your own, here are a few delicious recipes to get you started on the path to making your own secret ingredient.
Best Dry Rub Recipes
Following is my go-to dry rub recipe I add to pork, chicken, and grilled vegetables. I’m always getting great emails about this dry rub and learning about how readers have tweaked it and made it their own.
Keep scrolling to read 4 more dry rub recipes that are top-rated, grill master favorites!
Easy Dry Rub Ingredients:
Measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Garlic Powder
- Dry Mustard
- Ground Cumin
- Cayenne pepper
- Thyme
- Onion Powder
- Brown Sugar
Storing Dry Rub Seasonings
I like to make dry rub recipes in bulk, so it’s ready at a “grilling” moment’s notice.
Storing the dry rub is best in a glass air-tight and lidded container. Mason jars work well in my kitchen, but Amazon has several great ones too.
It’s also handy to have a rub shaker for adding it to vegetables or over the top of chicken or pork.
Spice rubs will generally keep for months in a cool, dry place.
Favorite Juicy and Tender Rib Recipes
- Grilled and Tender Foil Wrapped Baby Back Ribs
- How to Make Smoked Pork Ribs in the Smoker
- Easy Instant Pot Ribs: Fall-Off-The-Bone Delicious
- Slow Cooker Ribs So Tender They Fall Off the Bone
Easy Dry Rub Recipe
A homemade dry rub recipe is the secret ingredient to amazing BBQ. Making your own couldn't be easier. Especially when you start with 5 of the best dry rub recipes we could find.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the spices and herbs in a medium bowl and mix well.
- Transfer the dry rub to an air-tight container. The rub can be stored in a cool, dry place for 6 months. When the weather is warm, I like to store it in the freezer in a ziptop freezer bag.
- To use, generously sprinkle meats and veggies before cooking.
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Top Rated Grill Master Favorite Rub Recipes
While this is my go-to recipe for all things BBQ, here are 5 more highly rated recipes to try too.
4 Best Dry Rub Recipes
It's the secret ingredient to amazing BBQ -- it's the spice so flavorful and delicious, that goes on everything. These top-rated dry rub recipes are the secret ingredient.
The Ultimate Dry Rub
"Use this dry rub on any meat that you’re grilling, smoking, or cooking in the oven. It’s quick, versatile, tastes amazing and made with simple ingredients."
BBQ Rub Recipe
"This all-purpose BBQ rub is a blend of barbecue spices that pairs perfectly with chicken, pork and beef. It’s great for grilled, roasted, or smoked meats and you can even use it on vegetables and potatoes."
Grill Master Homemade Dry Rub
"I have the best recipe, which I learned from my good friend Harry Soo at Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ."
Ultimate Homemade Dry Rub for Pork and Chicken
"This homemade dry rub builds upon our our basic rub and adds more complexity and flavors to really provide a wow factor to your next BBQ pork recipe."
All About Barbecue Rubs Guide
Traeger is known for its expertise in grilling, smoking, and all things delicious. If you're interested in reading more about the difference between wet rubs and dry rubs, plus finding recipes for both, you'll want to take a peek at this post!
Image Source: Traeger Grills.