This easy Dry Rub is perfect for ribs, chicken, wings, or pork. Made from scratch with pantry staples, it’s a great spice mix to have on hand during grilling season!
Easy Dry Rub for Grilling
Grilling season is here! I don’t know but you but I like to have a blend of spices for grilling meats and veggies, but the store-bought kinds are full of fillers and never exactly what I like in terms of flavor.
The homemade mix is just so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand. Besides, I can adjust it by adding other spices, like crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne if I want more heat.
Ingredients:
- brown sugar
- paprika
- salt and pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cumin
How to make Dry Rub from scratch?
- Measure out brown sugar and spices.
- Combine in a bowl and whisk.
- Place in a ziploc bag or a glass jar with lid.
How soon before cooking do you apply rub?
I recommend applying rub at least 30 minutes before grilling. It will give it a chance to mix with the natural juices and stick to the meat. Sprinkle the rub over meat, then rub it in with your hands. Let the meat rest while you preheat the grill.
Can I leave a dry rub on meat overnight?
Yes! Apply rub to meat, then cover it and refrigerate overnight. On the day of cooking, let the meat come to room temperature, reapply any rub mixture that gathered at the bottom of the dish.
Can I use it on vegetables?
Absolutely! This rub is delicious with potatoes, zucchini, peppers, onions, cauliflower etc.
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This easy Dry Rub is perfect for ribs, chicken, wings, or pork. Made from scratch with pantry staples, it’s a great spice mix to have on hand during grilling season!
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
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Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk.
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Place in a ziploc bag or a glass jar with lid.
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Store in cool, dry place.
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When ready to cook: apply rub at least 30 minutes before grilling. It will give it a chance to mix with the natural juices and stick to the meat. Sprinkle the rub over meat, then rub it in with your hands.
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Mark says
Used this for 4th of July, everyone loved it, Thank you!
Anna says
Perfect! Thanks, Mark!