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all purpose bbq rub
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Easy All-Purpose Barbecue Rub

Use this rub as is, or add some other flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Keyword: rub
Yield: 9 tbsp
Author: Eddie van Aken (The Grilling Dutchman)
Cost: $3.00

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Whisk

Materials

  • 2 Tbs Salt
  • 1.5 Tbs Sage
  • 1.5 Tbs Thyme
  • 1/2 Tbs Black pepper
  • 2 Tbs Onion powder
  • 3/4 Tbs Paprika powder

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the bowl
  • Mix together with a whisk
  • Store in an airtight container

Notes

all purpose bbq rub
When I was getting started with making my own BBQ rubs, the reason was not that I did not like the store-bought ones.
I wanted to make my own flavors. So the first thing I had to figure out was an easy all-purpose BBQ rub that I could use as a basis for adding other ingredients depending on the meat I was cooking.
Here are the ingredients for my basic BBQ rub.
  • 2 parts salt
  • 1.5 parts sage
  • 1.5 parts sage
  • 1/3 part black pepper
  • 1/2 part sugar
  • 3/4 parts paprika powder
  • 2 parts onion powder
I have used, and still use, this rub on chicken, pork, turkey, and on a pork belly.
Sometimes I use different binders, depending on the meat I am cooking. For chicken, I like to use olive oil, and for pork I prefer mustard.
I have played around with many ingredients and flavors since I made this rub. However, in a hurry, I grab this from my shelf, and it has never disappointed me.