Best ways to make your own seasoning and create the perfect BBQ before it hits the grill.
Seasoning your meat is one of the easiest ways to make the best BBQ, no matter what type of grill or accessories you have on hand. It doesn’t take a fancy pantry full of spices either to make a meal feel complete.
If you are looking for a way to make your own seasoning, there are some easy ways with some staples you most likely have handy right on hand. Plus, it’s versatile and can be kicked up a notch (or down a peg or two) depending on your taste, since you are making it yourself.
Here are some of the basic seasonings you’ll need to make your own seasonings or dry rub.
Salt,
Seed, like celery or ground mustard seed
Paprika
Turmeric
Cumin
Garlic and Onion Powder
Chili Powder
Cinnamon
Brown Sugar
As a general rule of thumb, you want to use 2 to 4 teaspoons of barbecue seasoning per pound of meat. So if you are seasoning 3-pounds of ribs, you’ll need 6 to 12 teaspoons of seasoning total.
If you want a sweeter recipe, it will consist of 2 to 3 tablespoons of brown sugar. Depending on the recipe, the amount of the other spices will vary. Click here for a recipe that breaks down how to put together a good rub. Here’s another article that breaks down several different recipes with variations on different types of seasonings.
If you are looking for an explanation of why some seasonings are better than others check out this article.
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