Company Favourites: Sweet Memphis BBQ Rub

Company Favourites: Sweet Memphis BBQ Rub

A company favourite recipe is the Sweet Memphis BBQ Rub by Melissa Cookston. The Sweet Memphis BBQ Rub is a well rounded seasoning, with sweetness as the most primary note on the palate. It is the author's go-to rub for pork and chicken and can be used in a variety of different dishes and sauces that you make.

This recipe makes about 3 1/2 cups.

  • 1 cup turbinado (sugar)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1 TBS onion powder
  • 2 TBS granulated garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper (finely ground)
  • 2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup paprika

 How to Prepare:

  1. In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients and stir until well incorporated. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Recipe by: Melissa Cookston | melissacookston.com

Cookston, M. (2016). Smokin’ hot in the South: New grilling recipes from the winningest woman in Barbecue. Andrews McMeel Publishing.

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