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Dry Rubs

Dry Rubs

An alternative to marinades and barbecue sauces. The rub can tenderize the meat and add lots of flavor and color.



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recipe for perini ranch steak rub

Perini Ranch Steak Rub

Steakhouses always have a secret weapon for making their trademark steaks. At Perini Ranch, this flavorful rub is what makes their steaks so popular.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low sodium smoky chicken rub

Low Sodium Smoky Chicken Rub

This smoky, low-sodium melange with plenty of smoked paprika can be your secret to effortlessly flavorful chicken in the oven or on the grill.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ole hawg's breath dry rub

Ole Hawg's Breath Dry Rub

Made with nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, lemon pepper, paprika, barbecue seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for magic chicken rub

Magic Chicken Rub

Think of this Magic Chicken Rub as your all-access pass to the headliner of tonight's dinner. Just mix, save, and let the flavor take center stage.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dry rub for pork ribs

Dry Rub for Pork Ribs

Made with brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for paul's north carolina style pork rub

Paul's North Carolina Style Pork Rub

Looking for a delicious pork rub? Featuring a zesty combination of cayenne and brown sugar, this quick-to-make mix is perfect for grilling or smoking. It's a go-to...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for indian-spiced salmon rub

Indian-Spiced Salmon Rub

This Indian inspired rub features garam masala which is a blend of spices usually consisting of cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other warm hued spices.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all-purpose spice rub

All-Purpose Spice Rub

Let's face it: flavor makes everything better. This all-purpose spice rub is your new secret weapon in the battle against bland food.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baby back bbq rub

Baby Back Bbq Rub

Made with brown sugar, kosher salt, chili powder, Montreal steak seasoning


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bar-b-que dry rub

Bar-B-Que Dry Rub

Sweet, peppery rub with a hint of cinnamon is one of the easiest ways to improve a tenderloin or rack of ribs, especially when you can pull the mix ready-made out of the fridge.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rosemary and allspice rub

Rosemary and Allspice Rub

Rosemary and allspice impart delicious flavors on whatever meats you use this simple rub on.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chinese dry rub

Chinese Dry Rub

Rub a dub dub, Chinese spices on your grub. It's the kind of mix that makes even the grill get a little excited. MSG? A little controversy never hurt a spice blend.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for four-herb garlic rub

Four-Herb Garlic Rub

A good rub can make a world of a difference, and this one here's a winner. Fresh herbs are absolutely crucial for nailing the flavor, so hit the garden or produce aisle before...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas steak rub

Texas Steak Rub

The mix of brown sugar and chili powder in this rub gives a craveable sweet heat to steak, and only takes a few minutes to throw together.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat cross-eyed pig basic rub

Copycat Cross-Eyed Pig Basic Rub

Cross-Eyed Pig, located in Arkansas, is known as the "Bad Boy of BBQ". You can bring some of that flavor home with this copycat rub that goes great on grilled...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic-pepper rub

Garlic-Pepper Rub

If you roast your tenderloins without seasoning you're missing out on half the flavor opportunity. This basic teriyaki rub only takes a minute to prepare, but once you try it you'll...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cumin-and-coriander vegetable rub

Cumin-and-Coriander Vegetable Rub

That's right, even veggies can use a little help on the grill. This light rub will work on almost any veggie you want to grill.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for citrus steak dry rub

Citrus Steak Dry Rub

Citrus steak rub is a simple and zesty way to spice up meat! Garlic powder, chili powder and orange peel give steak a unique tang. Great on shrimp and chicken, too.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for savory montreal steak rub

Savory Montreal Steak Rub

Made with steak, steak seasoning, brown sugar, onion powder, oregano

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mediterranean steak rub

Mediterranean Steak Rub

Made with ground sage, dried thyme, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, dried rosemary


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spiced chocolate steak rub

Spiced Chocolate Steak Rub

Made with dark brown sugar, cayenne pepper, sea salt, fine ground espresso, cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa powder, oregano, paprika, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian dry rub

Asian Dry Rub

Made with ground cloves, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, black peppercorns, brown sugar, anise seeds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for star anise and coffee bean spice rub

Star Anise And Coffee Bean Spice Rub

Infuse your steaks with the unexpected. This star anise and coffee bean spice rub is the secret weapon for chefs looking to add a bold twist to the classic BBQ.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dry rub for chicken, ribs or brisket

Dry Rub For Chicken, Ribs Or Brisket

Made with paprika, ground oregano, black pepper, white pepper, sugar, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, brown sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork rub

Pork Rub

Made with cayenne pepper, black pepper, paprika, salt, sugar, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun spice rub for chicken

Cajun Spice Rub For Chicken

Made with vegetable oil, black pepper, ground red pepper, white pepper, ground cumin, ground nutmeg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for santa maria rub

Santa Maria Rub

Made with granulated garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, celery seed, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chipotle dry rub

Chipotle Dry Rub

Made with orange peel, onion powder, cumin, dried chipotle peppers, black pepper, dried oregano, dried cilantro, bay leaf


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for memphis rib rub

Memphis Rib Rub

Made with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, dry mustard, red pepper, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cambridge dry rub

Cambridge Dry Rub

Made with lemon pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for memphis rub

Memphis Rub

Made with garlic powder, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, black pepper, celery salt, monosodium glutamate, salt, sugar, brown sugar, paprika


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deep fried turkey rub

Deep Fried Turkey Rub

Made with black peppercorns, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder


Time:   under 30 minutes


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