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Classic All-Purpose BBQ Dry Rub
A well-balanced blend of sweet, salty, and mildly spicy notes, this is the rub to keep on hand for everyday grilling on ribs, chicken, pork chops, or burgers when you want reliable barbecue flavor without fuss.
Prep8 min
Cook0 min
Total8 min
ServingsMakes about 1 cup, enough for 3 to 4 racks of ribs
DifficultyEasy
Rating★ 5.0
Why You'll Love This
- Versatile everyday rub for ribs, chicken, and pork
- Balanced sweet, salty, and mildly spicy profile
- Shelf-stable for up to 6 months
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A Few Ingredients
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- … and 7 more
First Step
Measure the brown sugar into a medium mixing bowl and break up any hard clumps with your fingers or the back of a spoon before adding anything else.



