A Sweet Barbecue Rub Recipe - Perfect For Pork

If you've got pork on the grill then this sweet barbecue rub is the one to choose! Easy-to-make, the blend of sugar, paprika and other herbs and spices will season and flavour beautifully whilst imparting mouthwatering aromas!

What You'll Need: (makes about 12 tablespoons)

3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp paprika powder
2 tbsp dried thyme
2 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp mustard powder
2 tsp salt
2 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp whole cloves

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

Grind the celery seeds, peppercorns, salt, sugar and cloves

Once ground, add to a bowl

Stir in the mustard, chili and paprika powders

Finally, crumble in the dried basil and thyme and combine thoroughly

Store your barbecue spice in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months before making a fresh amount.

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How to Use Barbecue Dry Rubs

If you have your own favourite way of applying your flavourings, carry on doing that...

Sprinkle the blend evenly, and fairly liberally, over your meat and gently rub in so there's a good coating.

Cover and place in the refrigerator for a few hours or, better, overnight.

The longer you leave it the more the flavours will soak into the meat. An hour before grilling, take it out of the fridge and let it return to room temperature.

Cook according to your preference.