Dinner Ideas

3 Homemade Beef Barbecue Rub Recipes (All-Natural!)

June 11, 2014

By Linette Gerlach

Brown Sugar Rub Recipe

The brown sugar rub adds a touch of sweet, along with the spices. It makes a wonderful salad topper!

southwest bbq rub recipe final 1 brown sugar rub

Ingredients:

brown sugar: ½ cup
onion powder: 1 tablespoon
garlic powder: 1 tablespoon
paprika: 1 teaspoon
olive oil: 1 tablespoon

Directions:

Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients and spices for any of the 3 rub recipes in a medium bowl.

southwest bbq rub recipe step a

Step 2: Mix until thoroughly combined.

southwest bbq rub recipe step b

Step 3: Drizzle a pound of steak or chicken with the olive oil.

Step 4: Rub in the spice mixture of your choice and let the meat sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavor. You can do this earlier in the day, and store it in the fridge until you're ready to grill!

southwest bbq rub recipe step c

Step 5: Grill over medium heat until the meat reaches the desired temperature.

Step 6: Serve.

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Linette Gerlach has lived in Ohio all her life; she graduated from Wright State University with a degree in Operations Management. She worked in the corporate world for over 10 years before she decided it just wasn’t her thing! She’s been a freelance writer, blogger, and amateur photographer for over 6 years, and she is deeply passionate about creating fun food, crafts, and DIY projects. Her blog, The Kid’s Fun Review, is an online magazine that features fun and creative content for kids and their families. She enjoys interacting on social media, so you can find her on Twitter or Pinterest at linetteg and on Instagram and YouTube at linetteg1.