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Award-Winning BBQ Rub Recipe

This competition-tested BBQ rub combines brown sugar's sweetness with a carefully balanced blend of spices to create the perfect flavor foundation for all your smoking, grilling, and barbecuing needs. With over 160 five-star reviews, this blend has proven itself worthy of the championship title in backyards across America.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Spice Mix
Cuisine: American
Calories: 66
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and ensure you have a medium mixing bowl and an airtight storage container ready.
  2. Combine the brown sugar, kosher salt, both paprikas, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in the bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add the dried oregano, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Break up any clumps in the brown sugar with your fingers to ensure a uniform texture throughout the rub.
  5. Transfer the completed rub to an airtight container or mason jar for storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 888mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
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