Special Barbecue dry rub: how I make it.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index while white sugar is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Smoked paprika adds depth of flavor, while regular paprika is more common.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Red pepper flakes provide heat, while black pepper is a more accessible spice.

garlic powder

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Fresh garlic offers a stronger flavor, while onion powder is often less expensive.

Start by gathering all ingredients for the dry rub.

Measure out 1.5 cups of smoked paprika and add it to a mixing bowl.

Add 1.5 cups of brown cane sugar to the bowl.

Measure and add 0.5 cup of onion powder to the mixture.

Add 0.25 cup of salt to the bowl.

Measure out 0.5 cup of mustard powder and add it in.

Add 0.25 cup of cumin to the mixture.

Use powdered oregano (0.5 cup) that has been blended for a finer texture and add it to the bowl.

Add 0.25 cup of ginger powder, adjusting the amount if a milder flavor is desired.

Incorporate 0.25 cup of black pepper into the mixture.

Add 0.5 cup of cayenne pepper, but note that it can be adjusted based on heat preference.

Measure and add 0.25 cup of salon cinnamon to the mix.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of powdered bay leaf to the bowl.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of garlic herb mixture into the dry rub.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Taste the dry rub and adjust seasoning if necessary, particularly the salt.

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