Basic American Barbecue Rub

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sweet paprika
  • 3 tablespoons black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon hickory smoke salt or 1 tablespoon more coarse salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix.
  2. (Actually, your hands work better for mixing than a spoon or whisk does. Use your fingers to break up any lumps of brown sugar.) Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light; it will keep for at least 6 months.
  3. Use 2 to 3 teaspoons per pound of meat.
  4. A 4-pound chicken will take 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons.
  5. To make a spicier rub, substitute hot paprika for some or all of the sweet paprika.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

410 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 9.5g 12% DV
Carbs 84.9g 31% DV
Fiber 17.6g 63% DV
Sugar 29.6g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 173.8mg 8% DV
Potassium 1141mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 530.3mcg 59% DV
Vitamin C 25mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 271.3mg 21% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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