BBQ Rub

I am a great fan of dry rubs on meat. This summer I have tried a number of dry rub variations and this one has become my all purpose favorite. You can of course go to your local super market and get any number of ready made rubs, but I think the results are so much better if you make your own. Its great fun and you make what you need only. I do reccomend a mortar and pestle if you are going to go the "do it" yourself route.






4tbs dark brown sugar (be sure its dark)



1tb dry mustard (I have tried mustard seed with great results)


1tbs fresh pepper corns ( mixed peppercorns are best)


2tsp paprika (smoked if you can get it)


1tsp dried oregano


1tsp dried thyme


1tsp cayenne


1tsp allspice


Throw it all into the mortar and pestle. Then bash away till everything is a fine powder. Coat the meat with it and then rub it into the flesh. Let stand for 30 minutes and the grill or smoke.