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My homemade BBQ seasoning brings bold, smoky flavor to just about anything! It’s the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and just a little kick, ready to shake onto chicken, veggies, ribs, and more.
Why You’ll Want to Keep This on Hand
- Big flavor, few ingredients: Just a few pantry spices turn into a tasty blend that you can use all BBQ season long!
- Totally customizable: Dial up the heat or sweetness to make it your own.
- Use it on EVERYTHING: Perfect for grilling, roasting, or seasoning snacks like popcorn and roasted nuts!
BBQ Seasoning Ingredients
- Paprika: Use smoked paprika for a more smoky flavor.
- Sugar: Brown sugar adds a sweet balance, but feel free to cut it back if you want more spice than sweet in your bbq rub.
- Spice level: This blend’s got a little kick—skip or reduce the cayenne pepper if you’re not into the heat.
How to Make BBQ Seasoning
Get ready to level up your grilling game! This easy BBQ seasoning mix comes together in minutes and brings rich, smoky depth with a touch of sweetness to everything you add it to!
- Add Spices: In a small bowl, add paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Mix: Whisk all of the ingredients together until evenly mixed, then store in an airtight container.
How to Store Homemade Seasoning
This is great to have in the spice cabinet to add great flavor to so many different recipes.
- Storing: Store your homemade seasoning in a spice jar or an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
- How long does BBQ Seasoning Last? If you make sure it is in an airtight container, it will keep at room temperature for 1 year.
How Do I Use BBQ Seasoning?
This spice blend is great for meat rubs, seasoning vegetables, steak, pork, shrimp, and more. Here are a few more options for you to try!
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In a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
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Whisk all of the ingredients together until evenly mixed. Store in an airtight container.
Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 892mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1643IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
