Mouthwatering BBQ Rub Recipes You'll Love

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The Classic Weekend BBQ Guru Rub

This time-honored blend of paprika, garlic, and a hint of sweetness will make your meats sing. Perfect on ribs or chicken, it ensures every bite is a flavor explosion!

Signature Weekend BBQ Guru Rub

Turn up the heat with this fiery rub that combines chipotle and cayenne for a zesty thrill. Slather it on some brisket, pork or chicken and get ready for a barbecue that's anything but boring.

Smoked Forged Master Rub

This fresh and fragrant mix of spices is your go-to for your main menu item. It adds a burst of flavor without overpowering — think summer on a plate!

Unleash Flavor with Our Weekend BBQ Guru Rub Recipes

SMOKED FORGED ORIGINAL RUB

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tbsp finely ground coffee (dark roast)

1 tbsp instant coffee (for solubility + aroma punch)

2 tbsp smoked paprika

3 tbsp kosher salt

3 tbsp coarse black pepper

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

1-1 1/2 tsp cinnamon (warm, sweet, aromatic)

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

More Rub Recipes

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The Classic Weekend BBQ Guru Rub

3 tbsp Kosher Salt

3 tbsp Coarse Black Pepper

2 tbsp finely ground Coffee (medium-dark roast)

2 tbsp Turbinado Sugar

1 tbsp Smoked Paprika

1 tbsp Garlic Powder

1 tbsp Onion Powder

1 tsp Mustard Powder

1 tsp Chili Powder

1/2 tsp Cayenne (optional)

1 tsp Fennel Seed Dust (finely crushed)

1 tsp Dried Citrus Peel (orange/lemon, finely ground)

composition of coffee beans, shecolade, cinnamon and cocoa

Smoked Forged Master Rub

3 tbsp Kosher Salt

3 tbsp Coarse Black Pepper

3 tbsp Smoked Paprika

2 tbsp Dark Roast Coffee (very finely ground)

2 tbsp Cocoa Powder (unsweetened, natural)

1 tbsp Cinnamon

1tbsp Garlic Powder

1 tbsp Onion Powder

1 tbsp Ancho Chili Powder

1 tsp Chipotle Powder

1 tsp Fennel Seed Dust (fine)

1 tsp Ground Orange Peel

1/2 tsp Cayenne

1/2 tsp White Pepper

Ground coffee with powdered sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and ground spices on a wood table

Weekend BBQ Signature Rub

1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (sifted)

3 tbsp Finely Ground Coffee (expresso)

3 tbsp Coarse Kosher Salt

3 tbsp Coarse Black Pepper

2 tbsp Smoked Paprika

1 tbsp Garlic Powder

1 tbsp Onion Powder

1 tbsp ground Ancho or Chiptole Powder

1 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar (not for long brisket smokes)

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp Cayenne (optional)