All-Purpose Meat Rub

If you have been using packaged meat rubs and have been looking for a good, all-purpose rub, then you have come to the right place.

I stopped using packaged seasonings years ago.  I just don’t like all the additives in them; MSG and other unpronounceable ingredients, not to mention an obscene amount of salt.  It took me a while to create one that had a good balance of flavours to be used on a variety of meats.  This one is equally great on steak, chicken and ribs.  It makes a large enough batch so that you aren’t having to make it all the time, but small enough that it doesn’t lose flavour or clump up before you have a chance to use it.

Just sprinkle this on your meat half hour to a day before you are ready to cook it to allow the meat to absorb the flavour.  It does well both on the bbq and in the oven.

I hope you enjoy!

1 TBSP Sea Salt

2 TBSP Chili Powder

1 TBSP Paprika

1 TBSP Oregano

1 tsp Onion powder

2 tsp Garlic powder

1 tsp Dried Parsley

1.5 tsp Ground Mustard

1 TBSP Raw Sugar

Mix all ingredients in a small mason jar.  Place lid on jar and shake.

Some additional tips & ideas for this recipe:

• If you like things a bit spicier, try adding 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• The raw sugar is a must! It just doesn’t taste the same with any other.  I use Raw Organic Cane sugar.  (and once you try this you’ll probably use it for everything!)

Here you will see my Famous Rotisserie Chicken cooked with the All-Purpose Meat Rub.  It gives the chicken a beautiful colour.  Recipe for the chicken, the zucchini chips and the yogurt dill dip seen in the photo will all be posted shortly.

Remember, homemade doesn’t have to be difficult, but it will surely always beat store-bought!

Thanks for stopping by!