Number 1 Dry Rub

This is our go to rub for dark meats but it works just as well on Pork. It's sweet, spicy and awesome when finished over a naked flame to add a little bit of crunch to the exterior of your food. It's so easy to make - simply bang it all into a bowl and mix together

BBQ Pork Shoulder

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

Authoradmin
Rating0.0DifficultyBeginner

 3 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
 1 tbsp Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
 1 tsp Garlic Powder
 1 tsp Onion Powder
 1 tsp Black Pepper
 1 tsp Ground Cumin
 ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper for heat
 ½ tsp Mustard Powder
 ½ tsp Dried Thyme or Oregano

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This really couldn't be simpler to make and that's why it's our Number 1 dry rub, simply measure out your ingredients into a bowl and mix them all together.

After you've done that it can be stored in zip lock bags or in Kilner Jars it's perfect for gammons, steaks & briskets, in fact anything which requires a little spicy warmth and some sweetness.

All you need to do is pat it onto your item and leave it to rest, preferably overnight in the fridge before cooking. I like to vacuum pack mine for a couple of days to let the flavours really penetrate into the meat but you can just as simply place the food into a sealable bag and squeeze the air out before sealing.

Notes

This rub is awesome on so many different foods and our only advice would be - remember it contains sugar and therefore will burn(we pro's like to call it caramelisation) if you aren't careful. Control your heat, if you're using a gas BBQ try turning off every other burner to have a colder section to cook over where you can use the indirect heat.

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Ingredients

 3 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
 1 tbsp Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
 1 tsp Garlic Powder
 1 tsp Onion Powder
 1 tsp Black Pepper
 1 tsp Ground Cumin
 ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper for heat
 ½ tsp Mustard Powder
 ½ tsp Dried Thyme or Oregano
Number 1 Dry Rub

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