This everything BBQ rub goes on, you guessed it, everything. With brown sugar, garlic, onion, paprika, mustard, chili, and cayenne, it's smoky, sweet, and has a hint of spice! This seasoning takes just 5 minutes to mix up and goes on everything from chicken and pork to burgers and steak. It's the best seasoning to have on hand for BBQs & casual dinner parties!
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, ground mustard, chili powder, cayenne, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk to combine. If the brown sugar has large clumps, use the tines of a fork to break them apart.
Pour the dry rub into a jar or airtight container. Store in the pantry or cupboard for up to 6 months.
Notes
Use fresh spices whenever possible. Spices lose their flavor over time, so if you've had a bottle of paprika sitting in the back of your cabinet since 1997, it's time to replace it.Feel free to replace the spices with some of your favorites! This mix is lovely with cumin, smoked paprika, rosemary, and more.As a general rule, use 1-2 Tablespoons of rub for every pound of meat. You want the outside of the meat to have a heavy crust.Use your fingers to 'massage' the rub into the meat. This will help the flavor reach the center!