BBQ Rub
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My suggestion to you, is that you should always have a batch of BBQ Rub on hand to season your ribs, pork, chicken or even beef whenever the cravings hit.
Whether you are preparing your ribs in a pressure cooker, oven or on the grill this dry rub adds so much flavor! It is the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, but there is room for customization as well.
I like my spices on the mild side and I’m not a huge fan of smokey flavor, so this BBQ Rub recipe reflects my tastes. In fact most people will love this spice mixture as is, but there are always some people that have to “make it their own” so I have included some suggestions below.
How to make BBQ Rub
Mix the:
- brown sugar (or Swerve Brown sweetener for sugar-free)
- paprika
- course black pepper
- Himalayan sea salt
- chili powder, garlic powder, celery seed, onion powder and cayenne pepper together in a glass jar or small bowl.
Secure the lid and shake to combine, or mix together with a fork or whisk until mixture is combined.
Store in a sealed container in the pantry or in a freezer bag in the freezer until ready to use.
Intense flavors that will having you going back for more, without being over powering…perfection!
Helpful Tips
- For a smokier rub, substitute smoked paprika, chipotle pepper and hickory-smoked sea salt.
- For a spicier rub, add more cayenne pepper and substitute chipotle pepper for the chili powder and hot paprika for the sweet.
- Ribs or chicken recipes will generally use 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of rub.
Recipes that use BBQ Rub
- Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
- Instant Pot Whole BBQ Chicken
- Barbecue Chicken Thighs
- Instant Pot Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
- Chicken Wings – you can use any sauce that you like!
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Enjoy!!
BBQ Rub
Ingredients
- .33 cup dark brown sugar or Swerve Brown sweetener for keto
- .25 cup sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon course black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Himalayan pink salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper use more or less depending on your personal tastes
Instructions
- Mix the brown sugar (or sugar-free sweetener), paprika, course black pepper, Himalayan sea salt, chili powder, garlic powder, celery seed, onion powder, mustard powder and cayenne pepper together in a glass jar or small bowl.
- Secure the lid and shake to combine, or mix together with a fork or whisk until mixture is combined.
- Store in a sealed container in the pantry or in a freezer bag in the freezer until ready to use.
Notes
- For a smokier rub, substitute smoked paprika, chipotle pepper and hickory-smoked sea salt.
- For a spicier rub, add more cayenne pepper and substitute chipotle pepper for the chili powder and hot paprika for the sweet.
- Ribs or chicken recipes will generally use 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of rub.
