Paprika Based Rub

1/2 cup paprika
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated garlic
6 tablespoons granulated onion

Place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix them together with your hands. Store in a plastic or glass container til ready to use. Makes 2-3/4 cups.

This is a good starter rub, but feel free to personalize it and make it your own. Add some of your favorite herbs or ground dried smoked chiles. Just make sure you keep the sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in balance.

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Magic Dust

Ingredients:
1/2 cup paprika
1/4 cup Kosher salt, finely ground
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1/4 cup granulated garlic
2 tablespoons cayenne

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients and store tightly covered container.

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Wild Willy's Rub

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3/4 c paprika
1/4 c black pepper
1/4 c kosher salt
1/4 c sugar
2 T chili powder
2 T garlic powder
2 T onion powder
2 t cayenne

From Smoke and Spice

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Rib Rub

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2 Cups Dark Brown Sugar
2 tblsp Onion Powder
2 tblsp Garlic Powder
1 tblsp Sweet Paprika
1 tblsp Hot Paprika
2 tblsp Old Bay (contains salt and a little heat)
1 tblsp Kosher Salt
1 tblsp Black Pepper
1 tblsp Onion Flakes
1 tsp Mustard Powder
1 tsp Cayene or Chili Powder.
1 tsp celery seeds

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Pork Butt Rub

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¼ cup paprika
3 Tb course ground black pepper
3 Tb chili powder
3 Tb ground cumin
3 Tb dry mustard
2 Tb dark brown sugar
1 Tb ground cayenne pepper
1 Tsp salt

Makes enough for 1 pork butt about 5 pounds. Apply half the rub and let marinate 12 hours in refrigerator and apply more rub before placing butt in smoker.

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Coffee Rub

3 tablespoons ground coffee
1 tablespoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1 tablespoon dark-brown sugar
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Combine all ingredients in a jar, twist the lid on airtight, and shake to mix. Store away from heat and light up to 6 months.

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