HOMEMADE
TRI-TIP DRY RUB
perfect for smoking or grilling!
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WHY YOU'LL 🖤 THIS RUB
- It's smoky, salty, savory, sweet, & spicy.
- Make it in 5 minutes!
- Use it for grilling or smoking.
- It's perfect for any tri-tip recipe.
THE INGREDIENTS
- Brown sugar
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Cayenne
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
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01 SPICES
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, cayenne, Kosher salt, and black pepper.
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02 MIX
Mix the spices together until they're well-combined. Taste the tri-tip dry rub and add more spices or brown sugar to taste, if desired.
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03 MARINATE
Use the rub on any of your favorite tri-tip recipes. Just pat the rub on the tri-tip and let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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QUICK TIP!
To keep the dry rub from clumping, use fresh brown sugar. Then, use a fork to break apart the brown sugar before mixing.
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STORAGE
TO STORE LEFTOVER RUB, PLACE IT IN AN AIRTIGHT JAR AND STORE FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A DOUBLE BATCH FOR EASY GRILLING!
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MORE IDEAS
You can also use this rub on other recipes! Try:
- Chicken
- Pork
- Veggies
- Brisket
- Pulled pork
- Smoked sausages
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TIP!
For the best flavor, use fresh spices whenever possible. Jarred spices will lose their flavor over time, so fresh is always best!
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HEY THERE,
I'M SARA LYNN
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