Get ready to transform ordinary beef and pork into a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing and your dinner guests begging for your culinary secrets! Marty's legendary dry rub is more than just a seasoning – it's a game-changing blend of spices that turns simple meats into restaurant-quality masterpieces with just a sprinkle. Whether you're a backyard BBQ champion or a home cooking enthusiast, this versatile dry rub will elevate your cooking from bland to grand in mere minutes.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients: brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly, ensuring an even distribution of all spices and creating a uniform dry rub mixture.
- Ensure the meat surface is clean, dry, and at room temperature before applying the rub.
- Generously sprinkle the dry rub mixture evenly over the entire surface of the beef or pork, gently patting the seasonings into the meat to help them adhere.
- For best flavor penetration, let the seasoned meat rest for 30 minutes at room temperature before cooking.
- If not cooking immediately, store the remaining dry rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.
- This versatile dry rub can be used for grilling, smoking, roasting, or pan-searing beef and pork cuts.
Tips
- Pat your meat completely dry before applying the rub to ensure maximum spice adhesion
- Massage the rub gently into the meat to help the flavors penetrate deeply
- Let the seasoned meat rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor absorption
- For intense flavor, apply the rub at least an hour before cooking, or even the night before
- Store any leftover dry rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to maintain its potency
- Experiment with different meats – this rub works wonderfully on chicken and lamb too!
- For a less spicy version, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 15kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
