BBQ Rubs

Dry Rub

New York Times

Yield: 2¾ cups

½ cup paprika, or ⅓ cup smoked paprika 

¼ cup kosher salt

¼ cup freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup chile powder

3 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons ground coriander

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well with a fork to break up the sugar and combine the spices. Mixture will keep in an airtight container, out of the light, for a few months.

Basic Barbecue Rub

From How to Grill by Steven Raichlen

1/4 c packed brown sugar

1/4 c sweet paprika

3 Tbsp black pepper

3 Tbsp course salt

1 Tbsp hickory smoked salt, or more course salt

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp celery seeds

1 tsp cayenne pepper

Jan's rub from the Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook