Summertime is here and that means... time to grill. I am quite fond of supplements to season my meat before it goes over the fire. Of course, you can buy pre-made rubs for your grilling, but making your own is easy if you have some basic ingredients. You'll be finished making it in the time it would take you for a trip to the grocery store. This Basic Bar-B-Que Rub is from Steve Raichlen's Barbecue Bible Sauces Rubs and Marinades and I love it. I use it on ribs and chicken, but it also works on beef and fish like salmon. You can tweak it to your own tastes, adding or subtracting spices to fit your needs. I like to rub it into the meat and let it sit for a few hours before grilling. Mix the ingredients together and store in a jar, away from heat and light. If you use a recycled glass jar, make sure it doesn't have any lingering aromas and make sure you label it, so you know what's inside. I found some cute little squatty jars by Ball at Target that I use. Time to get your grill on!
Basic Barbecue Rub
1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less)
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to mix. Transfer to a jar and store away from heat and light. The rub will keep for several months, enough to get you through the summer.
Makes 1 cup
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