Name: Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Brown Sugar; 1 Tbsp Ground Coriander; 3 Tbsp Chili Powder; 1 1/2 tsp Onion Powder; 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika; 1 1/2 tsp Sea Salt; 1 tsp Mustard Powder; 1/2 tsp Chipotle Chile Pepper Powder

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You haven’t tasted barbecue until you’ve tried this ultimate Texas-style Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe!

The best thing about a good rub recipe is the versatility! This Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe can be used for cooking on the backyard grill, inside on your stove top, or baked in the oven. It’s flavor packed and simple to make! The perfect compliment to your favorite Barbecue Sauce! And… it makes a fabulous little Gift in a Jar for Foodies, Dads, and Grandpas!

Simply use this Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe on your favorite cut of Chicken or Steak, or rub it on some delicious Ribs… then get ready for some amazing home cooked barbecue flavor!

It’s even got a secret ingredient that gives it that perfect smoky flavor… Smoked Paprika! Talk about the perfect smoker rub recipe!

Here’s what you’ll need to make this outrageously delicious Texas BBQ Rub Recipe…

Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe

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How Do You Make BBQ Rubs from Scratch?

It’s actually really easy! You’ll just mix a few spices and seasonings together… add in some salt and sugar, and you’re done! Here’s what you’ll need to make yours…

Brown Sugar
Ground Coriander
Chili Powder
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Smoked Paprika
Sea Salt
Mustard Powder
Chipotle Chile Pepper Powder

How Long do BBQ Rubs Last?

Once you mix up your rub, it’s best to use it within 6 months. The freshness and flavor can begin to fade after that.

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe…

Kate writes: “This is absolutely delicious! My husband said he loved it after one bite!”

Rachel writes: “I used minced onion and cumin instead of coriander. Very good!”

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Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe

You have not tasted barbecue until you've tried this ultimate Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe!

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12

Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Ground Coriander
3 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Mustard Powder
1/2 tsp Chipotle Chile Pepper Powder

Instructions

Add all ingredients to bowl, and stir well.
Recipe makes 3/4 cups of Rub, or enough for 10 - 12 regular sized Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast.
Grill or bake… and Enjoy!! (see notes below for instructions)

Notes

Brine Instructions for Chicken Breast:

With this dry rub, I recommend using a brine before baking or grilling. It will help tenderize your chicken and lock in all that juicy goodness. Add 1/4 cup salt and 4 cups of warm water (not hot water) to a large bowl. Stir to combine most of the salt with the water. Then add your chicken breasts to the brine for 15 – 30 minutes. (Add more water & salt as necessary, to ensure the chicken is completely submerged.) Next remove chicken from brine and rinse in cold water. Pat dry each chicken breast with paper towels before generously coating both sides of the chicken with your dry rub.

Chicken Breast Grilling Instructions:

Use a thin sliced or flattened chicken breast. If you need to flatten your chicken breast, do this step before you add your chicken to the brine.

To flatten your chicken breast to an even thickness, simply place it between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Then using the flat side of a meat mallet or tenderizer, gently pound your chicken breast, starting in the middle.

After the brine has completed and rub has been applied (see Brine Instructions above), grill your chicken on the grill outside {8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees}, or on a grill pan inside.

Chicken Breast Baking Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees while your chicken is in the brine and coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Once the brine has completed and the rub has been applied, add your chicken breasts to the baking dish and bake your chicken for 20 - 25 minutes or until done. I recommend using a digital cooking thermometer to verify the internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees.

To allow the flavors to fully marinate, lightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil for 5 - 10 minutes after removing it from the oven. Then serve.

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