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Homemade barbecue rub, a spice blend for meats

Homemade barbecue rub for meats

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This homemade spice blend, made with paprika, garlic, cumin, and brown sugar, is suitable for all meats intended for grilling, from beef to chicken.

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Recipe from SarahN90, Awo, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This rub is a versatile seasoning for grilling. Rub the meat an hour before grilling to allow the flavors to penetrate.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting1 hr
  • Total1 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories15 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodDry seasoning
  • Estimated cost$4.78 $1.20 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.87
  • $0.64
  • $0.12
  • $0.08
  • $0.32
  • $0.17
  • $0.07
  • $2.44
  • $0.07

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. ≈ 4 min
  2. Spread the mixture evenly over the meat and rub it in with your hands. ≈ 3 min
  3. Let it marinate for about an hour before grilling.

The bill

Homemade barbecue rub for meats

  • 1 tablespoon of finely ground garlic powder$0.87
  • 2 tablespoons of pepper$0.64
  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.12
  • 1 tablespoon of powdered mustard$0.08
  • 1 tablespoon of hot pepper powder$0.32
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin$0.17
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar$0.07
  • 4 tablespoons of paprika$2.44
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano$0.07

Total$4.78

that's $1.20 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Nutrition per serving

Calories15 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Carbohydrates3.7 g
Sugars3.6 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of finely ground garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons of pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of powdered mustard
  • 1 tablespoon of hot pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

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