Time to break out the barbecue! These dry rub recipes will take your next grill-out to Bobby Flay level.
13 Dry Rub Recipes That Will Up Your Grill Game
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
1/13
Meat Seasoning
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My wonderful mother-in-law, Margarette, gave me this meat seasoning recipe. I like to sprinkle it over boneless pork tenderloin before baking. —Rebekah Widrick, Beaver Falls, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 teaspoon: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
2/13
Dijon-Rubbed Pork with Rhubarb Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
This tender pork loin roast served with a rhubarb-orange sauce is simply delicious! Here's an excellent choice for company—it makes a memorable meal. —Marilyn Rodriguez, Sparks, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 2 tablespoons sauce: 181 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
3/13
Spice-Rubbed Ribs
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For grilling, here's the rub I recommend. It's made with a wonderful blend of spices. If you have some left after making ribs, put it in a shaker and use it another day on pork or beef roasts, tenderloins, steaks and more. It's great alone or under sauce. —Cheryl Ewing, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 pound: 792 calories, 62g fat (23g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 1864mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 51g protein.
4/13
Garlic-Pepper Rub
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2/3 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
This rub adds a tasty mix of garlic, pepper and lemon to any burger. Spice up your grilled or broiled food.—Ann Marie Moch, Kintyre, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 teaspoon: 5 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
5/13
Sage-Rubbed Salmon
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’ve always thought of sage with turkey, try it with salmon for a little taste of heaven. We serve this with rice, salad and sauteed green beans. —Nicole Raskopf, Beacon, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked fish: 220 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
6/13
Savory Steak Rub
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1/4 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
Marjoram stars in this recipe. I use the rub on a variety of beef cuts—it locks in the natural juices of the meat for mouthwatering results. A batch will make enough to season four or five steaks. —Donna Brockett, Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 tablespoon: 12 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
7/13
Savory Pork Roast
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this herbed roast so much that I make it as often as I can. It's wonderful for special occasions, particularly when served with sweet potatoes and corn muffins. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked pork: 188 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.
8/13
Basil Pork Chops
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender, glazed chops get a kick from basil, chili powder and a little brown sugar. Serve with your favorite roasted veggies and you've got a super comforting meal bursting with flavor. —Lisa Gilliland, Fort Collins, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 152 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
9/13
Herbed Lemon Pork Chops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Expect to get plenty of compliments on these fast, flavor-packed chops. They're tender and juicy. —Billi Jo Sylvester, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 200 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
10/13
Creole Seasoning Mix
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1/2 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
I make up this creole seasoning to have on hand when a recipe calls for Creole or Cajun seasoning. —Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 teaspoon: 4 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
11/13
All-Around Seasoning Mix
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-2/3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I always keep this all-purpose seasoning mixture on hand. It’s good on anything, especially grilled pork, chicken and vegetables. We've developed a taste for heat, and this does supply some. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 teaspoon: 7 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
12/13
Rosemary-Lemon Sea Salt
Total Time
5 min
Servings
about 2/3 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
Making flavored sea salt is so easy. Mix in grated lemon peel and minced rosemary for a delicious way to enhance chicken, fish and salads. —Shelley Holman, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 teaspoon: 0 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
13/13
Grilled Salmon with Lemon
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tender and flaky fish is wonderful to serve to family and friends. A savory marinade that includes dill gives the salmon mouthwatering flavor and since it can be grilled or broiled, you can enjoy it all year round! —Aelita Kivirist, Glenview, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 280 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
