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Spicy Rub for Barbecue

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2007

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1 cup

Spicy Rub for Barbecue

Ingredients

4 tablespoons sweet paprika 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons table salt 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ground white pepper 1 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Before You Begin

To apply spice rubs, sprinkle over the food and then gently massage in the seasonings to make sure they adhere. As a general rule, use about 1 tablespoon of rub per portion of poultry or meat. Although this rub can be applied right before cooking, we’ve discovered that the flavor of the spices penetrates deeper into the food if given time. Refrigerate rubbed meat for at least an hour to maximize the return (large cuts of meat can sit overnight for a spicier, more intense flavor).

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
Spicy Rub for Barbecue

Spicy Rub for Barbecue

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

4 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons table salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Ingredients

4 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons table salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Ingredients

4 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons table salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Before You Begin

To apply spice rubs, sprinkle over the food and then gently massage in the seasonings to make sure they adhere. As a general rule, use about 1 tablespoon of rub per portion of poultry or meat. Although this rub can be applied right before cooking, we’ve discovered that the flavor of the spices penetrates deeper into the food if given time. Refrigerate rubbed meat for at least an hour to maximize the return (large cuts of meat can sit overnight for a spicier, more intense flavor).

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

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