BARBECUE RUB

Ingredients

  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sweet paprika
  • 3 3 3 tablespoons black pepper
  • 3 3 3 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1 1 1 tablespoon hickory-smoked salt or more coarse salt
  • 2 2 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 2 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 2 2 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 1 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix. (Actually, your hands work better for mixing than a spoon or whisk does. Use your fingers to break up any lump of brown sugar.) Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light; it will keep for at least 6 months.