Make Your Own BBQ Rub

A simple spice rub is the best way to prep your meat for smoking. It infuses your meat with flavor and also helps the smoke create a nice firm crust as it cooks. Here's our simple recipe for a great barbecue spice rub that works well on beef, pork and chicken alike.

• 2 parts coarsely ground salt
• 2 parts coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 parts  brown sugar
• 2 parts paprika
• 1 part chili powder
• 1 part garlic powder
• 1 part onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper