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.
PrintSmoky BBQ Rub
This all-purpose grilling rub with a sweet-smoky flavor is good on both pork and beef.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: about 1/3 cup
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.
Tony Bennington says
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
Lynne Webb says
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.