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BBQ Dry Rub Recipes: Homemade Seasonings and Pastes

Every good barbecue cook should have a few signature spice rubs to brag on. You can buy pre-mixed rubs, but they are easy to make yourself, and a lot cheaper since most commercial rubs are loaded with salt. Just steal our BBQ dry rub recipes.

Beef dry rub recipe being sprinkled on to brisket.
4.61 from 1451 votes
  • Created by: Meathead
Memphis dry rub seasoning on a marble background.
Easy
4.64 from 3065 votes
  • Created by: Meathead
Cajun rub.
Easy
4.02 from 73 votes
  • Created by: Meathead
Poultry dry rub seasoning in a measuring spoon.
4.72 from 664 votes
  • Created by: Meathead

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