Best Brown Sugar BBQ Rub Recipe

Name: Best Brown Sugar BBQ Rub Recipe
Total time: 5 mins
Ingredients: 0.25 cup dark brown sugar; 0.25 cup smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder; 1.5 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Looking for the best sweet pork rub? This is it! My go-to seasoning for smoking meat, especially pork butt, chicken, and ribs. Apply generously and let it sit overnight for maximum flavor. The brown sugar caramelizes beautifully, forming a rich bark. This recipe yields enough rub for two 8-pound pork butts or six racks of ribs. Get ready for amazing BBQ!

Total time5 mins
Prep time5 mins
Yield2/3 cup, 10

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Instructions

In a small airtight container, thoroughly combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place until you're ready to use this flavorful BBQ rub.

Nutrition

Calories: 36 kcal
Fat Content: 1 g
Serving Size: 2/3 cup
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 473 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 8 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g