Here is one:
- 1 TBL – Sweet Hungarian Paprika
- 3 TBL – Chili Powder
- 6 TBL – Brown Sugar
- 2 TBL – Turbinado Sugar
- 2 TBL – Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tea – Ground Cumin Powder
- 1/8 tea – Ground Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tea – Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 tea – Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
- 1/4 tea – Tomato Powder
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a fork until well blended. There should be no lumps. Store in an airtight container for up to a month.
Here is another:
1 tbl Chile, ground, New Mexico
2 tsp Paprika, Hungarian
1 tsp Cumin, powder
1 tsp Coriander, ground
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Mustard, dry, coleman's
1/2 tsp Pepper, black, freshly ground
1/2 tsp Thyme, leaves, dried
1/2 tsp Curry powder
1/2 tsp Allspice, ground
Rub on meat and refrigerate the night before smoking.
Consider halving the chile for a milder rub.
The type of meat, pork, chicken, wild game, of beef makes a difference in what kind of rub you should use.