Basic Rub For Barbecue

By Steven Raichlen

Total Time: 5 minutes
Rating: 4(21)
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Featured in: Time and Smoke, the Soul of Barbecue

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Ingredients

Yield:2 cups

½cup kosher salt
½cup sugar
½cup ground black pepper
½cup paprika

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine ingredients in a bowl, and whisk them all together to mix. Store in an airtight jar.

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