Raichlen’s Four-by-Four BBQ Rub
Prep Time
5 minutes
Number of Servings
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
  • [q:1/4] cup salt (coarse, fine, kosher, sea, smoked, etc.)
  • [q:1/4] cup pepper (cracked, coarse, fine, black, white, green, rainbow, etc.)
  • [q:1/4] cup paprika (sweet, hot, or pimentón)
  • [q:1/4] cup sugar (dark brown, light brown, maple, granulated, or Sucanat)

Optional Flavorings

  • 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp granulated onion
  • 1 tsp celery seed
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix, breaking up any lumps in the sugar with your fingers.
  2. Raichlen’s Rub will keep, in a sealed jar away from heat or light, for several weeks.