Basic Dry-Rub Barbecue Mix

Name: Basic Dry-Rub Barbecue Mix
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup salt; ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; ¼ cup hot paprika; ½ cup freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon dry mustard

Preparation info

Makes about
2 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Glory of Southern Cooking

By James Villas

Published 2007

About

This dry-rub can be used on pork, beef, poultry, and even sturdy fish such as swordfish and salmon, and it’s especially effective at sealing the juices of chicken. The mix can be stored up to about 3 months without losing its savor.

Ingredients

½ cup salt
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
½ cup

Americas
United States
Sauce
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, whisk till well blended, and store in a tightly covered jar till ready to use.