Basic Barbecue Rub
Course
Accompaniments
Cuisine
American
Servings
1
cup
Servings
1
cup
Ingredients
1/4
cup
coarse salt
(sea salt or kosher)
1/4
cup
packed brown sugar
(light or darkâyour choice)
1/4
cup
sweet paprika
2 to 4
tablespoons
freshly ground black pepper
1
tablespoon
garlic powder
(optional)
1
tablespoon
onion powder
(optional)
1/2
teaspoon
ground cayenne pepper
(optional)
1/2
teaspoon
celery seeds
(optional)
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir or whisk to mix. Transfer to a jar, cover, and store away from heat and light. The rub will keep for several weeks.