Pastrami Rub
Source: Barbecue Bible – Rubs and Marinades – Steven Raichlen
3 tablespoons coriander seeds8 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons black peppercorns2 tablespoons yellow mustard seed 1 tablespoon white peppercorns5 tablespoons coarse salt 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar5 tablespoons paprika
Get out your little electric grinder and pulverize all to a fine powder.
This rub can be used [...]
Cajun Rub
Use as a coating for pork chops, ribs, tenderloin or kabobs.
2 tablespoons paprika2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons cayenne1 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves1 teaspoon oregano leaves
In jar with tight-fitting lid, shake together all ingredients. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Makes about [...]
Southeast Asian Rub
Use to season beef, pork or chicken before grilling.
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon dried lemon peel1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, pepper, lemon peel, onion powder, ginger and red pepper flakes.
Rib Rub
This makes enough for about 5 pounds of meat.
1 tablespoon ground roasted cumin seeds1 tablespoon chili powder blend1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon freshly-ground black pepper1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano, crumbled2 teaspoons garlic powder
Stir together all ingredients. Pat the rub thickly over the meat you are going to smoke. Cover and let stand [...]
Mexican Rub
Rub this on chicken, ribs or fish before grilling.
1/4 cup chili powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon ground cumin2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground red pepper
Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.