This homemade house rub is a combination of sugar and spices that can be used on any number of smoked dishes. It can be interchanged with any recipe that calls for an all-purpose rub.

Due to the sugar content, it is designed for use smoking and should be avoided when grilling as the sugars will burn and become bitter. It is a very robust flavor profile but it can be adjusted to be more spicy or hearty.

Although best suited to large meats like pork and beef it also can be used on smaller and more delicate meats like chicken and turkey. It can even be used on fish or vegetables.

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A jar of poorly mixed rub tipped over on a dark colored placemat.

Once the rub is combined well it can be stored in a sealable bottle until needed.

A narrow jar showing the colored layers of the various ingredients in the house rub.

Salt and sugar make up the majority of most smoking rubs the remainder being color, flavor, and heat.

A jar of layered spices for a rub laying down on its side with some of the contents spilling out.

Layering the ingredients of the rub makes a pretty yet practical gift.

A bottle of rub is decoratively spilling onto a dark colored placemat.

The homemade smoking house rub can be used on all meats, poultry and even seafood.

Homemade House Rub Recipe

Rusty Johnson

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This homemade house hub is a combination of sugar and spices that can be used on any number of smoked dishes. It can be interchanged with any recipe that calls for an all-purpose rub.

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Preparation 15

Ready in 5

Servings Servings

CourseCondiment

InfluenceGlobal

DifficultyBeginner

MethodNo Cook

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Ingredients

1 cup seasoning salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground pepper
1/8 cup cumin
1/4 cup onion powder

Directions

Measure out the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Mix all ingredients together.
Store in a clean jar in a cool, dark place.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 1519kcalCarbohydrates: 353gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 114292mgPotassium: 3616mgFiber: 48gSugar: 215gVitamin A: 18236IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1047mgIron: 42mg