Spice Rub for Everything!

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 13 cup coarse salt
  • 14 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 14 cup paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, using your hands to break up the sugar.
  2. 2
    Store in an airtight container, away from heat and light, up to 6 months.
  3. 3
    For each pound of meat, poultry, or seafood: First coat with 2 to 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, then 1 to 2 tablespoons of spice rub.
  4. 4
    You can either grill foods immediately or let them sit and develop for more flavor.
  5. 5
    If preparing ahead of time (up to 24 hours), you can apply the rub to chicken and turkey parts, steaks, pork chops, lamb chops, ribs, brisket, or pork shoulder.
  6. 6
    (The larger the cut, the more it will benefit from a long coating time).
  7. 7
    Cover and refrigerate.
  8. 8
    Bring to room temperature before grilling.
  9. 9
    Fish and shrimp are best grilled within an hour of rubbing.
  10. 10
    Rubs are great for roasting and broiling!

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