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The best Bbq rub recipe! This bbq dry rub recipe is quick, easy and adds flavor to your food. It’s a do-all spice blend. You can use this spicy Bbq rub on fish, meat, chicken, pork.

My family loves to grill and we grill all year round. No kidding! This weekend, the sun was out and it was a good day to bbq, then we realize our bbq rub was running low, so we had to mix a new batch. So, we got the 5 ingredients out and Bam! the best bbq rub as usual…

Here is a picture of some of the things we had for lunch.

Bbq Rub Recipe (Spicy bbq rub)

Why make your own seasoning?

When you use this Spicy BBQ rub recipe, You can control what goes in it. You can be flexible with the spices and determine the amount of kick you want to it. You will never run out of rub and when you do, you can make the rub yourself.

Save money and time going to the store. Why buy when you can make it better?

Now that you know why you need to make your spicy BBQ rub yourself. Let’s get to it!

I will show you how to make this amazing rub with 5 basic ingredients. bbq spice blend will transform your food from ordinarily to give it a balanced and flavorful taste. Here is my spicy bbq dry rub recipe:

Ingredients for bbq rub (spicy bbq rub)

Measurements and detailed ingredients are available in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. The recipe card is downloadable and printable.

Salt

Salt is the base of your rub. It draws moisture from inside of your meat to the outside. It adds flavor.

Black pepper

Black pepper is a versatile spice that is rich in anti oxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Paprika

You can use smoked paprika or paprika. I like any of the two in my bbq rub. It gives a nice spicy kick to my rub.

Brown sugar

Brown sugar gives a balance to the dry rub mix. It is important to follow the measurements in the recipe card to avoid using too much.

Bouillon powder

Bouillon powder gives extra flavor to this mix. You can use chicken or beef bouillon powder. You can omit this ingredient if you are not a fan of bouillon powder.

Optional

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Cayenne/ Chipotle pepper

How to make BBQ rub

Measure all ingredients into a clean and dry bowl.
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.

Store in an airtight container.
Label the jar and note the date of production.
Your spicy BBQ rub is ready!

How to Use

This spicy BBQ rub can be used on Meat, Pork, Chicken, Fish. It can be used on deviled eggs, vegetables. Here is how to use on meat, pork, chicken or fish;

Ensure that your meat is dry and does not have extra moisture on the surface. You can pat dry with kitchen towel.
Add the dry rub to the surface.
Use your hands to rub spices all over, ensuring that rub is all over.

QUICK TIPS

Ensure you store your Spicy BBQ dry rub in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

Taste and adjust Spicy BBQ rub to suit your taste.

Let the BBQ rub sit on your meat before grilling.

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