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American barbecue · Sauce / condiment

Big Bad Beef Rub

A coarse, peppery dry rub of black pepper, mustard, garlic and onion powder with chile for heat and a little sugar to help browning. Built for steaks, brisket and burgers, it makes a robust crust with a raisiny ancho note.

  • YieldMakes about 1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • Hands-on10 min
  • Total10 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 3 tbspblack pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 tbspsugar
  • 1 tbsponion powder
  • 2 tspdry mustard
  • 2 tspgarlic powder
  • 2 tspchili powder or ground ancho chile, ancho gives a raisiny depth
  • 1 tspground chipotle or cayenne, chipotle has the better flavor

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan
  • Low sodium

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Mustard
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Bell (sweet) pepper
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Oregano
  • Black and white pepper
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Chili heat (capsaicin)

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sweet
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Smoke
  • Aromatic spice

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Meal prep

Effort

  • Under 20 min active
  • Under 30 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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