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Homemade Barbecue Rubs

Easy to make and delicious, make your own homemade barbecue rubs

The main difference between homemade barbecue rubs and barbecue sauces is the fact that rubs are dry, and simply require rubbing onto the food to add flavor to the meat.

Due to the fact that barbecue rubs are dry, they have a particularly long shelf life which means they represent a good investment for your kitchen store cupboard

BBQ rubs are very easy to make and generally only require you to mix together the right amounts of several different spices. Don't be fooled by their simplicity though, rubs can dramatically change the flavor of food. 

At first glance, homemade barbecue rubs appear to be difficult to make as well known commercially made rubs usually contain quite a few ingredients.

Nothing could be further from the truth as creating your own homemade barbecue rub consists no more than combining a selection of spices and basic ingredients in the comfort of your kitchen.

You will not require any special kitchen aids or implements to make it, just a little time for preparation.

Given that a barbecue rub consists only simple spices and seasonings, the effect that it has on the flavor of food is quite remarkable, and in some cases a homemade barbecue rub should only be used sparingly to get a great result.
Homemade barbecue rubs can be used on almost anything, though it is common to find them used more on joints and cuts of beef, lamb and chicken, rather than fish or vegetables.

This doesn't exclude the use of rubs on fish or vegetables, you can use your homemade BBQ rubs on anything you like using the flavors you prefer.

BBQ rubs work best when applied in advance of cooking. Somewhere between ten minutes and three hours should be enough for the seasoning to soak in thoroughly.

Rubs fit perfectly in between marinades, which should be applied about eight hours in advance, and BBQ sauces, which are generally applied during cooking.

Unlike barbecue marinades and sauces, homemade barbecue rubs need only be applied from 20 minutes to two hours in advance of cooking for the flavors to infuse.

You can "mount" flavors by using a combination of BBQ rubs, marinades and sauces to create a fantastic dish, and with some experimentation you will soon find combinations that suit your palette and keep you coming back to the grill for more!

Making your own homemade barbecue rub is really easy, and better yet, it can take as little as 10 or 15 minutes to prepare.

The difference that a good rub will make to your food  will most likely surprise your tastebuds the first time you try it, and leave you wondering why you haven't used them before.

In our homemade barbecue rub guide, we will show you how to prepare, use, and experiment with a variety of barbecue rub recipes and hope that you will enjoy the wonders of learning new culinary skills.