Tennessee Dry Bbq Rub

This classic Tennessee-style dry rub delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, ideal for enhancing grilled meats. The blend features brown sugar for caramelization, paprika for color and depth, and a kick of black and white pepper. It creates a delicious crust on ribs, brisket, or chicken. Simple to mix from pantry staples, this rub stores well and adds authentic Southern barbecue flavor to any cookout or weeknight grill session.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Calories: 88.1

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This classic Tennessee-style dry rub delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, ideal for enhancing grilled meats. The blend features brown sugar for caramelization, paprika for color and depth, and a kick of black and white pepper. It creates a delicious crust on ribs, brisket, or chicken. Simple to mix from pantry staples, this rub stores well and adds authentic Southern barbecue flavor to any cookout or weeknight grill session.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 tablespoon Coarsly Ground Black Pepper
2 tablespoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
1 1/2 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Hot Red Pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Directions

1
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
2
Whisk or stir thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed and no large clumps remain.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 88.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7413.1mg309%
Total Carbohydrate 20.2g7%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
Sugars 8.9g
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature away from direct sunlight for up to 6 months.

Yield: This recipe makes about 2/3 cup of rub, which is enough to season two 3-pound racks of spare ribs or a similar amount of meat.

Application: Apply the rub generously to meat at least 1 hour before grilling, or apply immediately before smoking for a thicker bark.

Variations: For a sweeter profile, increase the brown sugar. For more heat, add extra crushed red pepper or cayenne.

Keywords: bbq, rub, dry, seasoning, grill, smoke, spice, blend, ribs, brisket, tennessee, southern, barbecue, spices, garlic, onion, chili, pepper, sweet, smoky, homemade

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