Carolina BBQ Rub

• servings: Yield: 1 cup
• active time: 10 mins
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup/60 mL paprika

2 tablespoons/30 mL salt

2 tablespoons/30 mL white sugar

2 tablespoons/30 mL brown sugar

2 tablespoons/30 mL ground cumin (cumin powder)

2 tablespoons/30 mL chili powder

2 tablespoons/30 mL freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Steps to Make It

In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, brown sugar, white sugar, ground cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; use as a dry rub on pork, chicken, beef, lamb, and vegetables. Make sure that rub has a fine consistency and that the brown sugar leaves no clumps.

To apply rub, gently pat onto all surfaces of meat and cook as directed.

If making ahead of time, store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to six months after preparation.