Steakhouses have perfected their rubs for years, and now you can tap into these chef-approved rubs to use at home for virtually any cut of meat. For each recipe, combine the ingredients in a bowl, then store in an air-tight container.
Basic Rub
- 1/3 cup paprika
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 2 Tbsp. dry mustard
- 3 Tbsp. onion powder
- 3 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp. dry basil
- 1 Tbsp. chili flakes red
- 1 Tbsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. salt
Bayou Rub
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. paprika
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 2 Tbsp. celery seed
- 1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1/2 Tbsp. lemon pepper
- 1 Tbsp. dry sage
- 1/2 tsp. dry basil
- 1 Tbsp. dry rosemary
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
Carolina Rub
- 2 Tbsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. sugar white
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. cumin
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 Tbsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup paprika
Kansas Rub
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1 Tbsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. cayenne