Magic Rub

Name: Magic Rub
Yield: Makes about 4 cups (945 g)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons ground cayenne; ¾ cup (75 g) smoked paprika; ¾ cup (150 g) sugar; ½ cup (50 g) garlic powder; ½ cup (90 g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ⅓ cup (30 g) ground cumin; ¼ cup (25 g) mustard powder; ¼ cup (25 g) chipotle powder; ¼ cup (25 g) ancho chile powder

Preparation info

Makes about
4 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Bacon Bible

By Peter Sherman and Stephanie Banyas

Published 2019

About

Magic Rub is my go-to BBQ rub for anything pork related. I also use it in my special sauce recipe. This spice gives me the flavor of BBQ without actually cooking anything. I wasn’t the first to call it “magic.” It is a common rub name among pit masters in the BBQ circuit.

Ingredients

¾ cup (75 g) smoked paprika
¾ cup (150

Condiment
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

In a large bowl, stir together all the ingredients until combined. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.