DRY RUB RECIPES

Basic Dry Rub Recipe

Here is a versatile, basic dry rub recipe that works well on pork, chicken, and beef.

🍖 Basic All-Purpose Dry Rub

This recipe focuses on balancing sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.

🧂 Ingredients

$\frac{1}{4}$ cup Brown Sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
2 tablespoons Coarse Salt (Kosher or Sea Salt)¹
1 tablespoon Black Pepper (freshly ground is best)
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder²
1 tablespoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Powder (adjust for heat preference)
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional, for extra heat)³

🔪 Instructions

Combine: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix all of the ingredients (brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne, if using).
Store: Store the mixture in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Apply: When ready to use, pat your meat (ribs, brisket, chicken, etc.) dry with paper towels. Generously rub the mixture into all surfaces of the meat, pressing it firmly to create a thick crust. For best results, allow the meat to sit refrigerated with the rub on for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, before cooking.

💡 Tips for Customization

For Beef: Increase the black pepper and add 1 teaspoon of mustard powder or coffee grounds for a deeper, darker crust.
For Chicken: Add 1 tablespoon of dried thyme or dried rosemary for an herbal flavor.
For Heat: Increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Basic Dry Rub Recipe VIDEO:

Bay Leaf Dry Rub

Here’s a flavorful and aromatic Bay Leaf Dry Rub recipe — perfect for enhancing meats, poultry, and even roasted vegetables. 🌿🔥

This rub combines the earthy fragrance of bay leaves with a balanced blend of spices to create a savory, slightly smoky seasoning that brings out the best in your dish.

🌿 BAY LEAF DRY RUB

🧂 Ingredients:

4 dried bay leaves (crumbled or ground)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika (smoked or sweet, your choice)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Grind the Bay Leaves:
- Crush the dried bay leaves using a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or by hand until they become a fine powder.
Mix the Spices:
- In a small bowl, combine the bay leaf powder with all the remaining ingredients.
- Stir or whisk well to ensure an even blend.
Store the Rub:
- Pour the mixture into an airtight jar or spice container.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months for best flavor.

🔥 How to Use:

For Meats:
Rub 1–2 tablespoons per pound on chicken, beef, pork, or lamb. Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge) before cooking.
For Grilling or Roasting:
Sprinkle over vegetables or potatoes for a savory, herb-rich crust.
For Seafood:
Use lightly — bay leaf pairs beautifully with white fish or shrimp.

🍖 Flavor Profile:

This rub has a balanced taste:

Bay leaf adds a subtle, floral aroma and depth.
Paprika and cumin bring warmth.
Garlic, thyme, and oregano add savory, herbal notes.
Brown sugar rounds it out with a hint of sweetness.

💡 Tip:

If you love the aroma of bay leaves, add a crushed bay leaf or two directly into your marinade or slow-cooking pot for an extra flavor boost.

Bay Leaf Dry Rub VIDEO

The Lemon Rosemary Dry Rub imparts delightful Mediterranean flavors to grilled chicken, pork, fish, and vegetables. This mixture of vibrant lemon, rosemary, garlic, and other aromatic herbs elevates your culinary creations to a new level of tastiness.

We became quite enthusiastic about this delectable rub, applying it to virtually everything we prepared for some time. It infuses my preferred lemon and herb flavors into any grilled item, and it is also excellent when sprinkled on pasta and vegetables such as broccoli or asparagus. We simply cannot get enough of it.

Bowl of spices for lemon rosemary dry rub

Ingredients for Lemon Rosemary Rub:

Dried Lemon Peel or True Lemon ~ If you possess a dehydrator, creating dried lemon peel is straightforward for incorporation into dry rubs or baked goods.

If you prefer not to make dried lemon peel, we have also utilized True Lemon for this rub. True Lemon is derived from real lemons and can be found on Amazon, Walmart, and most grocery stores.

Ground Rosemary ~ This is my favorite herb, contributing remarkable flavor to any savory dish.

Dried Thyme ~ A classic Italian herb that complements chicken, pork, or fish beautifully.

Granulated Garlic ~ An essential ingredient for grilling everything.

Kosher Salt ~ If you are monitoring your salt consumption, feel free to adjust as necessary.

Black Pepper ~ Provides the ideal spicy kick.

Dry Mustard ~ Introduces a savory depth of flavor to the rub.

Ground Red Pepper ~ Just enough to add a hint of heat without overwhelming the rub with spiciness.

Brown Sugar ~ Caramelizes when heated on the grill, enhancing the flavor significantly.

How to Prepare Lemon Rosemary Dry Rub:

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In a bowl, mix together lemon, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, ground red pepper, and brown sugar.

Thoroughly combine using a fork or whisk to eliminate any lumps of brown sugar.

Store in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Stir with a fork prior to use.

How to Create Dried Lemon Peel:

Utilize a vegetable peeler to extract only the yellow peel from fresh lemons. Arrange on a dehydrator sheet or baking sheet and dehydrate for approximately 12 hours.

Take out from the dehydrator and allow to cool completely.

Transfer to a spice grinder and process until it reaches a fine powder consistency.

Store in an airtight spice jar in a dark pantry.

Dried lemon peel is most effective when used within about 2 months.

We peeled around a dozen lemons, resulting in approximately 2-3 tablespoons of lemon powder.

Although this may appear to be a laborious task, it is quite straightforward, and the outcome imparts a robust lemon flavor to the rub that can be kept at room temperature. The fresh lemon provides a more pronounced lemon juice flavor compared to the dried peel, yet it remains very tasty.

Optimal Dishes to Grill with Lemon Rosemary Dry Rub:

We have grilled Lemon Rosemary Pork Chops, which have become one of my favorite pork chop recipes ever.

Lemon Rosemary Smoked Chicken or turkey breast makes for an incredible dinner on the grill.

It is also fantastic when sprinkled over a baked potato, and I enjoy using it for oven-roasted potatoes. I believe you will discover countless uses for it if you keep it available.

Additional Tasty Dry Rubs for Grilling:

The Best Dry Rub is a timeless choice for virtually anything you wish to grill. Composed of brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, and a slight spicy kick that enhances the flavor of steaks, brisket, ribs, pork chops, chicken, or burgers.

Sweet Garlic and Onion Rub offers a savory profile with strong garlic and onion notes, complemented by a touch of sweetness from brown sugar. It is excellent for grilling steaks, pork chops, ribs, and chicken. Another versatile rub that is not spicy.

This lemon rosemary dry rub has bold Mediterranean flavors that will enhance you meals on the grill and are a great way to change up the same old dinner routine.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoon Grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon Crushed dry rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon Coarse ground black pepper
2 cloves Garlic -- minced

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients.
Use to season tender beef steaks or roasts such as: sirloin, T-bone, Porterhouse, tenderloin, rib eye, and top loin. The dry rub recipe is ready to serve....enjoy !
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Barbecue Dry Rub Recipe

Spice rubs often come with a significant markup for what is typically a container filled with spices mixed with salt and sugar. It is both simple and cost-effective to prepare homemade spice rubs that can be stored in your pantry for several months. My goal was to create a well-balanced barbecue rub suitable for a variety of grilled meats and vegetables, whether you are slow-cooking ribs or pulled pork, or grilling chicken or even tofu. This is the spice rub that I consistently keep in a deli container in my pantry.

A hand lifting some dry BBQ rub out of a metal mixing bowl.

Serious Eats

This rub features a straightforward blend primarily consisting of paprika, which contributes savoriness, earthiness, and a rounded fruity flavor, along with brown sugar, which, in addition to its evident sweetness, provides a molasses-like complexity.

The mixture contains sufficient salt for seasoning, while smaller quantities of additional spices and dried herbs such as mustard seed, black pepper, coriander seed, dried oregano, granulated garlic, and granulated onion enhance its complexity and depth.

This rub is not particularly spicy; therefore, if you desire more heat, feel free to incorporate a bit of cayenne or other chili pepper powder. Additionally, you can modify this rub to suit any flavor profile you prefer, whether that includes a hint of cumin, chipotle powder, or smoked paprika for a touch of wood fire aroma.

Make-Ahead and Storage

Store the rub in a sealed container at room temperature for up to four months. While it may lose flavor over time, it will not spoil.

Rub for Barbecue Ribs

Lean and Mean Dry Rub for Pulled Pork

Easy All-Purpose Barbecue Sauce

Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup paprika

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, mix together white and brown sugars, salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub onto pork 10 minutes prior to grilling. Store any leftover rub in a sealed container. The barbeque dry rub recipe is ready..enjoy the feast ! Nice !
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Cinnamon Chile Dry Rub Recipe

A nice dry rub recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Cinnamon
1/2 cup Red Chile Powder
1/2 cup Sea Salt
1/2 cup Brown Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all ingredients in a bowl Rub mixture on inside and outside of turkey Refrigerate overnight....the dry rub recipe of cinnamon chile is ready ....!

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Cinnamon Chile Dry Rub Recipe Video :

GRILLED DRY RUB CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE

GRILLED DRY RUB CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE

DRY RUB Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings split at first joint. *remove wing tip if desired
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ tsp sea salt
1 ½ tsp granulated onion
1 ½ tsp granulated garlic
1 ½ tsp chili powder
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp black pepper

DRY RUB Instructions

Measure all ingredients into a small mixing bowl and thoroughly mix to fully incorporate spices.

Rub the chicken wings on all sides with a generous amount of the dry rub.

Preheat the grill to medium high heat (350º-400ºF)

Place dry-rubbed wings on the grill allowing to cook for 6-8 minutes. Turn wings occasionally to crisp them all over. They can cook longer if they don’t look crisp enough.

Move the chicken wings to indirect heat and continue to cook with the lid closed for another 8-10 minutes. Cool. Enjoy the GRILLED DRY RUB CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE !!!

GRILLED DRY RUB CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE VIDEO :

Capachino Ancho Barbeque Dry Rub

DRY RUB RECIPES INGREDIENTS

1 cup brown sugar
4 table spoon Instant Capachino
2 table spoon Ancho Chile Powder
1 table spoon Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste
2-4 of you favorite steak [Ribeye's mine]

DRY RUB RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS

Take you Ribeye out of the refrigerator at least an hour before grilling to bring it as close to room tempature as you can. Immediantly put the Barbeque Dry Rub Recipes Favorite Rub on both sides of the steaks. Cover the steaks with plastic wrap. After the steaks have reached room tempature and your grill has reach about 300-350 degrees, place your steaks on the grill. Personally, I like to put some butter on each steak to help carmalize the brown sugar and add flavor while they are on the grill. After 2-4 minutes flip the steak to the opposite side to grill it evenly. Once the steaks reach about 130 degrees remove it from the heat. Let your perfectly grilled steaks set for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy the best steaks ever and tell your friends to join the Barbeque Dry Rub Recipes Site!

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