Rubs....variety is the spice of BBQ??

Are you looking for a new rub? Well you just may find one below.

Here is a compilation of rubs from my recipe files that I have amassed over the years. The sources of these rubs are varied. Some are my own concoctions, some from family and friends, from the internet, from magazines, etc. They're from all over.

Try some or all. Experiment with them. That is what is exciting about BBQing, grilling and cooking. Trying something new for the first time and wondering how it is going to taste. All I can say is Go for it!!!!

Rubs

Aztec Rub 
1 cup cumin seeds, crushed
1/3 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup liquid smoke
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 cup olive oil

Barbecue Dry Rub
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons granulated onion
2 teaspoons peppercorns
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin seed, toasted
3 tablespoons coriander seed, toasted
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar

Basic Brisket Rub
1/2 cup paprika 
1/3 cup brown sugar 
3 tablespoons garlic powder 
3 tablespoons onion powder 
2 tablespoons oregano

Basic Pork Rub
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup paprika
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons cayenne

Basic Rib Rub
1/3 cup paprika 
3 tablespoons dry mustard 
2 tablespoons onion powder 
2 tablespoons garlic powder 
2 tablespoons ground basil 
2 tablespoons red pepper 
1 tablespoon black pepper

Beef Rib Rub
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup mild or medium chili powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt

Brisket Brown Sugar Rub
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup salt (coarse salt works best)
1/3 cup paprika
1/3 cup chili powder (choose a hot or mild powder depending on your tastes)
1/3 cup ground black pepper 

Carolina BBQ Rub
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup paprika

Country Rub 
2 cups crushed real bacon bits 
2 cups minced parsley 
2 cups tomato paste 
1/3 cup cracked black pepper 
1/3 cup paprika

Creole Rub
2 cups Creole mustard
1 cup minced onion
1/4 cup minced garlic
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup dry Cajun seasoning blend

Devil’s Rub
3/4 cup minced garlic
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup red pepper flakes
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons coarse salt

Hog Rub
1/2 cup ground black pepper 1/2 cup mild chili powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup coarse salt
4 teaspoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons cayenne

Garlic Pork Rub
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Jerk Rub
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup scallion, diced
4 habanero peppers, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Kansas City Style Rib Rub
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne

Memphis Style Rib Rub
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoons cayenne

Mustard Rub- Wet
2 cups Dijon mustard
1 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup dried orange or lemon peel
1/2 cup rosemary leaves, crushed
1/4 cup black pepper

Panhandle Rub
1/2 cup ground cumin or
1/2 cup minced cilantro
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon jalapeno powder

Crushed cumin seeds

1 tablespoon salt

Pork Rib Seasoning
2 cups paprika
3/4 cup lemon pepper
1/4 cup coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup white pepper
1/4 cup onion salt
1/4 cup granulated garlic
1/4 cup chili powder
3/4 cup brown sugar

Santa Maria Seasoning
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoons granulated garlic powder
1 tablespoon of Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, fine grind
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, medium grind
1/4 teaspoon Accent (MSG)

Spicy Dry Rub
6 tablespoons dry mustard 
3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves  
2 tablespoons chili powder  
1 tablespoon garlic powder  
1 tablespoon pepper  
1 tablespoon salt 

Sunset Herb Rub
1/3 cup Paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp dried mustard
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp black pepper

Texas-Style Brisket Rub
5 tablespoons paprika
2 1/2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
4 teaspoons black pepper
4 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano

There are many more rubs out there. But for some of you, I hope this will help you out with broadening you collection of rubs.

Until next time....