BBQ Seasoning Recipe
This BBQ seasoning recipe is a sweet, smoky dry rub made with pantry spices and used on ribs, chicken, pork, and more. It mixes in minutes and gives meat bold barbecue flavor before sauce ever goes on.
Servings: 12 tbsp
Calories: 14kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tbsp Cayenne Pepper I add up to 1 tbsp for a spicier version. You can also skip this if you don't want heat.
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1.5 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1.5 tbsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
- 1.5 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1.5 tbsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar I'm using my favorite keto brown sugar since it is a 1:1 replacement for regular brown sugar and tastes the same. You can use any brown sugar sweetener that you prefer.
Instructions
- Add all of the spices to a glass jar.
- Shake or whisk until incorporated.
Notes
- Use about 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat for solid coverage and balanced flavor.
- This rub works well with regular brown sugar or a brown sugar substitute. I’ve tested both, and both give the rub a sweet-smoky finish.
- For pork, letting the rub sit for several hours or overnight gives the seasoning more time to work into the meat.
- For chicken, a shorter rest is usually enough. Wings can also be cooked sooner if needed.
- Store the seasoning in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place so it stays fresh and easy to scoop.
- Shake or stir before each use if the spices settle in the jar.
Nutrition
Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 879IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
