Dry Rub Recipe

[Val55]

Hi, I am looking for a dry rub I can put together now to take me through the summer. Something I can put on beer can chicken and other meats I put on the grill in the summer. Thanks.

[Bryan Pepperseed]

My "go to" is 'Wild Willy's Number One-Derful Rub' found on page 171 of 'Smoke n Spice' if the following link doesn't take you to the exact page:
http://books.google.com/books?id=kS4L...

If you're like me and like to experiment with different styles, something I think I learned from Alton Brown might help - get a few of the "many holes in the lid" diner style shakers (sorry, I don't know the proper name) and put a different batch in each one. They're a great way to control how much you use, and are a good buy found at most dollar stores.

To keep the unused portion from turning into one big clump in the jar, I put a layer of plastic wrap over the jar and screw the lid over that for storage.

[alkapal]

i always thought this bobby flay rub was good:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cda/r...

[bayoucook]

oh yes...gonna make that this week!

[mrbozo]

I like to use my Simon & Garfunkel rub on pork and chicken. Equal parts dried and rubbed parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme (sometimes with an equal measure of salt).

[porker]

I think you should get quite a few responses and it boils down to your likes and dislikes and experimentation. I like to use my rub on various meats (ribs or chicken or pork chops, etc) so played around a bit until I found what I liked and what seemed to work with various meats (I didn't care for oregano on the pork products, I didn't like mustard on chicken etc etc, so I left these out).
Here's mine for what its worth...

3/4 C paprika (sweet)
1/4 C black pepper
1/4 C chili powder
1/4 C salt
1/4 C white sugar
2 TBL garlic powder
2 TBL onion powder
1 TBL cayenne

I usually double the quantity and store in a couple of containers, it goes quick on whole slabs of side ribs...

[steinpilz]

For a baby back rib rack I just mix more or less equal amounts (say 2 Tbs each) of cumin, paprika, sugar, and salt, with a bit (say 1 tsp) of fennel, red pepper, dry mustard, and oregano. Maybe it's not genuine but it works quite well for me.

[speyerer]

Creole Seasoning

Yield: ¼ cup

This type of seasoning base is used in many New Orleans restaurants, from Emeril's to Commander's Palace to K-Paul's. It's not a universal seasoning, but it's a base upon which to build the seasoning of a dish, and is very versatile. This is particularly good on grilled chicken, duck or pork.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon crushed dried oregano leaves
• ½ teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves
• ½ teaspoon crushed dried parsley leaves

Note: This version of Creole seasoning contains salt -- If you like to control salt content separately, omit the salt from the blend.

Method:

1. In a medium bowl or food processor combine salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, white pepper, ground black pepper, granulated onion, granulated garlic, crushed basil, crushed oregano, crushed thyme and parsley. Mix thoroughly.
2. Use like salt. When it's salty enough, it's seasoned to perfection.
3. Store in an airtight container for up to three months.

Note: The amounts in this recipe are given by volume. So a "teaspoon" can be a cup or a Tablespoon depending on how much seasoning you wish to make. Double or triple the recipe as you wish.

[EdwardAdams]

Here is a place without a recipe. Instead it has rules for making a spice rub all your own. They seem like good rules too and a little stroll on the internet can give you ideas for what you want to make it personal.

http://www.relishmag.com/article/2342...

[danhole]

Steve Raichlen has a good rub recipe, but I always add extra stuff according to my mood. You could just make a basic, and then add to it later.

http://www.bbqu.net/

[alkapal]

steve raichlen's jerk rub is not for everyday, but it is GOOD! http://www.bbqu.net/season1/102_4.htm... (dry rub recipe at the bottom of the main recipe)

[bayoucook]

love that website - thanks for the info!

[njensen]

I really love the Hugh's Dry Rub recipe from allrecipes.com. I usually turn to other "fancier" sites for recipes, but everytime i have used this dry rub it is a huge crows pleaser. I also like because it works on all sorts of proteins. It makes a good size batch that should last you a while.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Hughs-Dry-Rub/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Hughs-Dr...

[kcorriher58]

Thank you so much for this link; I will use this rub a lot!!!