Southern BBQ Rub

Preparation info
  • Makes scant

    1¼ cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      5 min

Appears in
Kowbird: Amazing Chicken Recipes from Chef Matt Horn's Restaurant and Home Kitchen

By Matt Horn

Published 2024

  • About

“Sweet plus heat” is the underlying formula in a multitude of Southern barbecue rubs. This is a versatile everyday dry rub that delivers. I use it on everything from sheet pan thighs and drumsticks to any kind of chicken on the grill or in the smoker. Reduce the quantities of the chili powder and cayenne if your crew includes kids who do not like spicy food.