All-Purpose Rub for Meat

53 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Ready In: 5 min

“This is a tastier alternative to marinating meat. A rub gives a fuller flavor to any meat. This rub can be used for just about any meat (I personally favor it on chicken!). This recipe makes enough for about four servings of meat.” - by Sarah

Ingredients

4 tablespoons white sugar
4 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried thyme

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Original recipe yields 5 plus ounces

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, pepper, oregano and thyme.
To use: coat meat in mixture, and then grill as desired.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
27 cal
1%

Fat
0.6 g
< 1%

Carbs
5 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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ASHDOWNE

Dec. 9, 2004

"Excellent recipe with a few changes. Cut the salt in half. Substitute half of the white sugar with brown sugar (how can you have a rub without brown sugar?) and add garlic powder to taste (start with ..." See moreone teaspoon)."

JIMVALKIDS

Jan. 25, 2004

"The first time I made as written. It was way too SALTY. I think the recipe should read 4 teaspoons salt not 4 tablespoons. I decreased it to 4 tsp. and it turned out great. I used it on chicken an..." See mored it turned out tender and juicy."

KARENW67

Jun. 12, 2005

"THIS WAS SIMPLY FABULOUS! I did however add some personal touches and it was YUMMY! I added a few shakes of Adobo(w/o pepper),1tsp garlic powder,1/2 tsp dill(dry),1/2 tsp curry powder I also ruduced t..." See morehe salt just a tad.I used this rub on a 4 lb chix that I rotissed:) It created a fantastic sticky not too sweet coating that did not burn or melt off. I WILL make again and again!!(hubby and kids loved it!!!!!!!!)Thanks Sarah!!!!"

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