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Best BBQ Rub in Texas

By: HOLLYKH 
"An old family recipe, this is the best BBQ rub in TEXAS! Rub into beef at least 2 hours before cooking. Great for brisket."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle seasoning salt
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 2/3 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons ground dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix seasoning salt, paprika, chili powder, ginger, nutmeg, dry mustard, cloves, dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix, garlic salt, black pepper and brown sugar.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 30 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by VJGUNKEL59   view full review
I hate to disagree with so many people, but I made this mix because of all the positive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by AUTUMN27   view full review
My only complaint with this rub is it made soooo much, which is okay because you can keep it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DCURTIS   view full review
Prepared BBQ beef for a family function and all raved about the beef. It was very easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Beav   view full review
This is an excellent rub. I take a massive beef brisket, rub it down good, pour a couple of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KINDLEBEARD   view full review
Greatest way to flavor ribs I have ever used. I precooked the ribs with this rub and used an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
We were in charge of making/smoking the brisket for my dad's 65th birthday party. I made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2005 by NETTIBIRD   view full review
I needed a rub recipe for beef ribs quickly & found this one. Even though we did not have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great flavors, not too sweet, but enough spice. I "marinated" some pork country ribs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by TexasStyle   view full review
Very good
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Heather   view full review
We used this rub on an 8 lb brisket and it had a lot of flavor. Next time, I'll scale the...

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