Our Top 3 Favorite Dry Rub Recipes

While we can't help you with all your problems, we can definitely assist you in making your backyard cookouts decidedly more delicious this grilling season. A dry rub is the quickest way to add flavor to meat or veggies. A ready made dry rub not only speeds up your meal times, but also gives you ideas of what to cook in the first place. Try these unique spice blends to take your meals to new levels of deliciousness. Bring a jar of this homemade spice rub next time you're invited to a friend's house for a meal, and you'll score some major mate points. Let's go then, it's time to craft your very own dry rub. 

THE CLASSIC

This rub works on pretty much anything, meats and veggies alike. It's our go-to recipe when we are in a pinch.

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Combine all ingredients. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place up to 1 year.

NOTE: The seasoning caramelizes quickly when the meat is seared in a skillet.

FRAGRANT STEAK RUB

For a delicious fragrant steak look no further, this is the ultimate rub as it locks in the natural juices of the meat for mouthwatering results.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Combine all ingredients. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place up to 1 year.

THE SPICY MIX

Some like it hot, count us in. 

1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried coriander
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine all ingredients. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place up to 1 year.