Sweet and Smoky Steak Dry Rub
Elevate your grilled steaks with this sweet and smoky rub! Made with less than 10 ingredients but still plenty of flavor, this gluten-free blend adds depth and just the slightest hint of heat. Whether you're hosting a weeknight family dinner or a weekend bbq, this quick and easy steak dry rub recipe is sure to impress.
Servings 2 pounds of meat
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- ½ tbsp chili powder
- ½ tbsp smoked paprika
- 1.25 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Measure out each ingredient with the appropriate measuring spoon and place it into a small bowl.
- Use a small whisk or other utensil to stir the ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 3.5 tbsp of seasoning, enough for 2 lbs of steak
- Use a small- to medium-sized clear bowl to make the rub. This way you can see as you stir if there are any spices at the bottom that are clumping or not getting incorporated.
- A whisk will be best for stirring as it will help break up any clumps better than a spoon or other utensil.
- If you do have clumps that won't break up, particularly from the brown sugar, use your forefinger and thumb to gently crumble them into the dry rub mixture.