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Big-Time Barbecue Rub Recipe
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Big-Time Barbecue Rub Recipe

12 ingredients 1 1/2 cups openrecipes

This is a basic barbecue rub that works on any food for smoking or grilling. Granulated garlic and onion are coarser than powder; you can substitute garlic and...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

135
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Fat
29g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup turbinado sugar
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon granulated onion
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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