Thea's Rub

Name: Thea's Rub
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 c dark brown sugar; 1 Tbsp ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp kosher salt; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp cayenne powder; 2 tsp chili powder; 2 Tbsp paprika; 2 tsp ground dry mustard,; 2 tsp granulated garlic powder

By Jane Whittaker
@janenov46

I owe this one to my good friend Thea Pappalardo. She gave me this recipe last year, and it is my go to for my brisket and steaks.
I have the recipe with a magnet on my fridge and keep some made up all the time for when we smoke or grill.

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

Comments:

23 Comments

Serves:

many pieces of meats

Prep:

5 Min

Method:

No-Cook or Other

Ingredients

1/2 c

dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp

ground black pepper
2 Tbsp

kosher salt
1 tsp

cumin
1 tsp

cayenne powder
2 tsp

chili powder
2 Tbsp

paprika
2 tsp

ground dry mustard,
2 tsp

granulated garlic powder
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How to Make Thea's Rub

Step-by-Step

Combine all in a bowl.
I keep mine unrefrigerated in an air tight container in my cupboard.
To use, just scatter all over the surface of the meat you are smoking or grilling, rub into the meat, and grill or smoke as desired

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About Thea's Rub

Course/Dish: Marinades Rubs

Main Ingredient: Beef

Regional Style: American

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

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