Meat Rubs (Oink, Cluck, Moo)

Ingredients

• — OINK RUB (for all things pig) —
• 1/2 cup brown sugar Brown sugar
• 1/4 cup paprika Paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper Black pepper, ground
• 1 tablespoon salt Salt, table
• 1 tablespoon chili powder Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Cayenne pepper
• — CLUCK RUB (for finger lickin' chicken) —
• 1/4 cup paprika Paprika
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper Black pepper, ground
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder Garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder Onion powder
• 3 tablespoons salt Salt, table
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano Oregano, dried
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme (or rosemary) Thyme, dried
• — MOO RUB (great for brisket) —
• 5 tablespoons paprika Paprika
• 3 tablespoons salt Salt, table
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper Black pepper, ground
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley Parsley, dried
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper Cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin Cumin, ground
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano Oregano, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes (counted as cayenne) Cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients for the desired rub and mix well.
2. Store in a sealed jar at room temperature.
3. Apply generously to meat before grilling or smoking.