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Classic Bbq Rub

Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com .

This rub has all the classic barbecue notes: salt, spice, sweet, and smoky. It is particularly great on ribs but works with pork chops and tenderloin, chicken and even catfish for an authentic low 'n slow barbecued flavor.

Ingredients

2

tablespoons smoky Spanish paprika

2

tablespoons kosher salt

3

tablespoons sugar

2

tablespoons brown sugar

1

tablespoon cumin

1

tablespoon chile powder

1

tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1

/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1

tablespoon onion powder

1

tablespoon garlic powder

1

tablespoon celery salt

1

teaspoon oregano, crushed

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine paprika, salt, sugar, brown sugar, cumin, chile powder, black pepper, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, and oregano in bowl; mix well. For a smoother rub, puree ingredients in a spice grinder until well combined and all pieces are uniform (the rub will be very fine and tan in color).

    Step 2

    Extra rub can be stored in an airtight container for up to six months.

Adapted with permission from Girls at the Grill