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Sweet BBQ Rub Recipe (Beef, Pork, or Chicken)

This sweet BBQ rub adds so much flavor to ribs that you won’t need any sauce! Make a big batch to have on hand!
Author: Donna Elick
Servings: 2 cups (enough for about 12 pounds of ribs)
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons New Mexico Chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano crushed
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all the rub ingredients to a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
    Pour into an airtight 32-ounce mason jar. Seal and store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Notes

If desired, you can eliminate the salt from this dry rub recipe, then just salt your meat to taste after cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 495cal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7229mg | Sugar: 84g | Fiber: 16g | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 13mg