Smoky BBQ Rub
This is an easy, flavorful rub to keep on hand through the summer months. Perfect for coating ribs, pork chops and steak before grilling, or sprinkling on burgers for a little extra zing.
Smoky BBQ Rub
Yield:
about 1/3 cup
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
This all-purpose grilling rub with a sweet-smoky flavor is good on both pork and beef.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or more to taste)
- 4 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
Instructions
- Combine the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, salt, brown sugar, dry mustard, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl. Mix well and transfer to a tightly covered container until ready to use.
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2 Comments on “Smoky BBQ Rub”
This looks a fabulous rub which I would like to use, but my kidneys are not as good as they used to be and I have to reduce my salt intake. Is the recipe badly affected if the salt is reduced considerable (e.g I can only have 2,5gms/day total)? Could you recommend a suitable alternative spice that could take the place of the salt altogether?
Best Regards
Hi Tony,
I don’t see any reason why you couldn’t reduce the salt to as little as 1/2 teaspoon, or even make it totally salt-free. It has plenty of flavor from the other ingredients, but you could add a little heat with a pinch of cayenne if you like.