Dry Rub
Intro: Dry Rub
This dry rub is a bit of a mix between the dry rub I put on my ribs and my blackened seasoning. It's absolutely delicious on pork! I'm convinced it's just the right balance of salty and sweet, too.
STEP 1: Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
I bet a bit of onion powder would be nice too, or more cayenne. But I like the balance so much I decided not to fiddle with it anymore.
STEP 2: Mix and Taste
Mix everything together in a big bowl or jar. You'll need to use a spoon or fork to break up the brown sugar clumps - that'll take a minute or so. :D
Once it's all mixed, taste a little bit. At this point you can play with it and try to improve it to better suit your tastes. Add additional spices little by little, though - no more than 1/2 teaspoon at a time. This will keep you from overloading it with any particular flavor.
Once it's all mixed, taste a little bit. At this point you can play with it and try to improve it to better suit your tastes. Add additional spices little by little, though - no more than 1/2 teaspoon at a time. This will keep you from overloading it with any particular flavor.
STEP 3: Rubbing!
This makes enough rub to cover a ton of meat! I used it on roughly 9-10 pounds of pork butt. I might even make extra and double layer it. :D
The rub works best if you'll able to let it sit on the meat for a few hours before cooking (I'm letting mine hang out overnight!), but it's great right away on steaks or chicken thighs.
The rub works best if you'll able to let it sit on the meat for a few hours before cooking (I'm letting mine hang out overnight!), but it's great right away on steaks or chicken thighs.
19 Comments
bakunin 7 years ago
I had a tiny goat roast so I just winged it... Brown sugar, white pepper, black pepper, salt, thyme, coriander, curry powder, turmeric, chipotle, & paprika.
That brown sugar makes it stick very well!
ghenesy 7 years ago
I've tweaked this a couple ways here and there, but this recipe is so sound it's like you can't mess it up if you stick to his base. Bravo! I've done many projects on instructables.com, but rarely pay attention to food. This is probably the best thing I've done. AWESOME!
ptmcg1 8 years ago
Try adding smoked paprika instead of regular.
gwen.hughes.90 8 years ago
I added onion powder and doucled the cayenne.
jef400dread 9 years ago
I used this rub in conjunction with her Pulled Pork recipe in my oven and was rewarded with the best pork I've ever had. Ever. The only way I think this could be improved is when I get to add it to my No-Weld Double-Barrel smoker (by Javin007) once it's completed.
This is my favorite website on the internet. It's Pintrist with clear instructions, and realistic expectations. I made it, but don't see the need to post pic of a bowl of spices.
Darthorso 9 years ago
Great recipe my friend!
I've made a dry rub recipe following my Italian's tradition. Let me know what you think of that :D
https://www.instructables.com/id/BBQ-Magic-Rub-Dust-Italian-Style/
propbuilder 10 years ago
jspence09 10 years ago
dtownmaker 10 years ago
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periodthree 10 years ago
Jaxoat 10 years ago
Will be trying out your rub on a pork shoulder tomorrow. It sounds delicious.
Barqz2 10 years ago
SpringRobin 10 years ago
dtownmaker 10 years ago
Ribs get a bit less due to their thinner cross-section, but also they have additional basting, etc. involved which add flavor above the standard rub in our technique.
Chicken we rub via a large shaker can - usually about 3 cups to a tray (case) of thighs/breasts.
jessyratfink 10 years ago
Since the middle bits of the meat will be so unseasoned, I really like getting a nice thick crust on there to build flavor.
solusetal 10 years ago
anatroccolo 10 years ago
Thanks for sharing. :)
M.C. Langer 10 years ago