Recipe for Southern Barbecue Rub

Cooking with Spices For Dummies

Use this American favorite as a rub on pork, ribs, brisket, steak, or chicken. Southern Barbecue Rub is a perfect combination of hot, spicy, and sweet!

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Yield: About 3/4 cup

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Spice meter: Hot and spicy

1/3 cup paprika

3 tablespoons brown sugar

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons cracked black pepper

1 tablespoon cayenne

2 teaspoons dry English mustard

1-1/2 teaspoons salt (optional)

Combine all the ingredients.
Stir to mix evenly.
Store in a covered container for up to 3 months.

If you want, use a combination of cracked black and white pepper or crack any mixed peppercorn blend.

Per serving: Calories 35 (From Fat 9); Fat 1g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 22mg; Carbohydrate 7g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 1g.

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Jenna Holst is the author of Stews, (Hungry Minds, 1998) and Cooking Soups for Dummies, (Hungry Minds, 2001). Her work has been featured in many national magazines, including Food & Wine, Weight Watchers, and Reedbook. She has worked for many years as a food writer, culinary instructor, and consultant. Her clients have included several book publishers as well as PBS and cable television programs. Formerly a resident of New Jersey, she currently lives in South Africa.