Meat Rubs (Oink, Cluck, Moo)

Ingredients

• — OINK RUB (for all things pig) —
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• — CLUCK RUB (for finger lickin' chicken) —
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme (or rosemary)
• — MOO RUB (great for brisket) —
• 5 tablespoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes

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.