You haven’t tasted barbecue until you’ve tried this ultimate, smoked, Texas-style BBQ Rub! It will INSTANTLY take your juicy pulled pork, fall-off-the-bone ribs, tender beef brisket, and smoky chicken to the next level!

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The best thing about a good rub recipe is the versatility, right? That’s why it’s high time you meet your new favorite BBQ rub!

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

This sweet and savory BBQ spice 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, made with real ingredients… and so quick and simple to make!

Simply use this irresistible dry rub for bbq chicken or pulled pork, or rub it on some delicious baby back ribs. 

Then get ready for some tantalizing home cooked barbecue flavor when you top it all with my outrageous homemade Hickory BBQ Sauce!

It’s even got a secret ingredient that gives it that perfect smoky flavor… smoked paprika.

Talk about the perfect smoker rub recipe!

Plus, there are no added fillers, you can control all of the ingredients, and you can even tweak it to be just the way you like it. Just like when you make my Spicy Fajita Mix, all purpose Chicken Rub, and savory Homemade Steak Seasoning.

So give yourself a flavor upgrade this week when you skip the over-priced store bought seasonings and start making your own homemade barbecue seasoning.

With flavors as big as Texas, you’ll find yourself reaching for this rub again and again and again….

Spices, including smoked paprika, onion powder, and coriander.

Ingredients

When it comes to Easy Recipes for the Grill, it’s hard to beat this flavor packed bbq rub recipe.

You can make it with just 9 simple ingredients that you likely already have…

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

Do you love making homemade Recipes for Seasonings? You can score the Best Deals at Sam’s Club and Costco on bulk spices!

Large spice containers at a store.

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How To Make BBQ Rub

It’s actually so EASY to make this amazing smoked Texas bbq rub recipe.

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Add your measured spices and seasonings to a mixing bowl.

2. Add in some salt and sugar.

Bowl of barbecue rub with a spoon.

3. Then combine thoroughly and store in a small glass jar with lid until needed.

When it comes to Grilling Recipes, Crockpot Ribs or Slow Cooker Dinners, it’s hard to beat the effortless flavors you’ll get with this bbq rub recipe!

Scroll down for the printable bbq rub recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Small jar of smoked barbecue dry rub.

How Long do BBQ Rubs Last?

Once you mix up your BBQ rub, it’s best to use it within 6 months. OR by the time whichever individual herb or seasoning expires first. Like with all Homemade Seasoning Blends, the freshness and flavor can begin to fade after that.

Barbecue whole chicken on a platter.

How To Use BBQ Rub

To start, you can use it as a fabulous BBQ rub for ribs recipe when preparing my fall-off-the-bone amazing Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs.

You’ll also love using it as a BBQ pulled pork dry rub, or bbq chicken rub seasoning when preparing chicken breasts or even a Crockpot Whole Chicken!

Orange plate of meat covered in dry rub.

Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Texas-style homemade bbq rub recipe…

S. writes: “The ultimate recipe for Summer grilling!”

Kim writes: “Love this!”

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

Ryan writes: “A game changer for grilling”

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

Tara writes: “Great for grilling!”

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BBQ Rub

By Heidi Miller
You haven't tasted barbecue until you've tried this ultimate, smoked, Texas-style BBQ Rub! It will INSTANTLY take your juicy pulled pork, fall-off-the-bone ribs, tender beef brisket, and smoky chicken to the next level!
Servings: 12
Barbecue rub in a jar and on a spoon.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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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 

  • Gather your ingredients.
    Spices, including smoked paprika, onion powder, and coriander.
  • Add all ingredients to bowl, and stir well.
    Bowl of barbecue rub with a spoon.
  • Store in a small glass jar with lid until needed. Once you mix up your rub, it's best to use it within 6 months.
    Small jar of smoked barbecue dry rub.
  • 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:
1. 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.  
2. 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.
3. 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.
FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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About Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller is the creator of The Frugal Girls, where she shares easy recipes with massive flavor! She has been creating and sharing recipes online for over 15 years, and brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to every recipe. Her work has been featured on Today.com, NBC, Fox, Parade, People, Country Living, Woman’s World, and more!

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