Hostess At Heart

Sharing life one recipe at a time

  • Home
  • About
    • About Hostess At Heart
    • Work With Me
    • Disclaimers and Privacy Policy
    • ACCESSIBILITY
  • Recipes
  • Resources and Reviews
    • Resources
    • Product/Company Reviews
    • Restaurant Reviews
  • Contact me

Home » Recipes » Julie’s Spice Rub Recipe

Julie’s Spice Rub Recipe

April 1, 2016 Updated: August 2, 2019 By Julie Menghini 34 Comments

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

JUMP TO RECIPE
A spice jar laying on its side with the cap open and the spice rub spilling out on a piece of slate. The title "Julie's Spice Rub runs across the bottom.

Julie’s Spice Rub recipe is the perfect balance of slightly sweet with a bit of heat. It has a deep flavor but not so overbearing that it takes over the taste of your food.

Julie's Spice Rub RecipeJohn and I love to grill. We used to slather a lot of our grilled meat with sauces, but we’ve really taken a liking to dry-rubbed meats. If we want a sauce such as a barbecue, we will serve it as a condiment. It took a while to come up with the perfect spice rub for a long time, and I believe that we finally got the one that we really enjoy. This Spice Rub recipe is a keeper.

We use this dry rub on any kind of meat, such as pork, chicken, and shrimp. It’s great sprinkled on sweet potatoes too! It’s slightly sweet and has a little heat too. The flavor is deep but not too strong that it takes over the flavor of what you are applying it too. I make up a large batch and just keep it in an empty spice jar. You’ll want a large batch too!

Don’t have time to make it now? Pin it for later!

Print

Julie's Spice Rub Recipe

Julie's Spice Rub recipe is the perfect balance of slightly sweet with a bit of heat. It has a deep flavor but not so overbearing that it takes over the taste of your food.
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 1
Author Hostess At Heart
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1-1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin

Instructions

  • Mix all of the ingredients together.
  • Store in an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9406mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 8335IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 9mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
Tried this recipe? That's awesome!Mention @hostessatheart or tag #hostessatheart!

When you have your own spice blends planning meals becomes so much easier. You can add a rub to any meat and it will act as a marinade adding flavor as it sits. Sprinkled on chicken breasts and it’s ready to grill. Say goodbye to boring! Do you make your own spice blends? What is your favorite way to use them?

I love mixing my own spices and here are a few more that I keep in my spice cabinet 24/7!

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Blackened Seasoning Blend

Homemade Blackened Seasoning Blend

I would love it if you would follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

A spice jar laying on its side with the cap open and the spice rub spilling out on a piece of slate. The title \"Julie\'s Spice Rub runs across the bottom.

Recipes· Sauces and Condiments

« Easy Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipe
Grilled Shrimp Salad with Wheat Berries »

Comments

  1. Shari says

    April 17, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    Hi Julie, I have a question. Do you think this would be good on salmon? Also, what is your favorite meat to put it on? I am planning on trying it this week.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 17, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      I love it on pork, beef or chicken, I’ve never put it on salmon. I’ve used it on wings, chops and ribs is amazing. It has that spice sweet thing going on, and if that appeals to you on salmon, I’d give it a try. Mix some up and taste it. I think that would help you decide? Let me know what you do.

      Reply
      • Shari says

        April 17, 2016 at 5:04 pm

        Thanks, Julie! I will let you know. I love spicy/sweet! Looking forward to trying it.

        Reply
        • Shari says

          May 6, 2016 at 4:10 pm

          Hi Julie, I just wanted to let you know I did try your rub recipe on salmon, and it was so good! I loved the combination of spicy and sweet. I am glad it makes a lot because I can’t wait to try it on other types of meat. Thanks so much for coming up with such a yummy combination of spices and sharing it with us!

          Reply
          • Julie Menghini says

            May 6, 2016 at 4:35 pm

            Thank you Shari! I really appreciate you stopping back and letting me know. John just went on a fishing trip and brought a bunch back and now I know it would be good on fish too. Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

  2. Shari Kelley says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    This sounds so good, Julie! I love all of the ingredients. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for doing all the work for us figuring out the best combination and measurements!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 13, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      We love it on a lot of grilled meat Shari or even some veggies. I can’t wait until we can be outside and enjoy some great grilling.

      Reply
  3. Anjana Devasahayam says

    April 2, 2016 at 11:04 pm

    Fabulous flavors and colors on that spice mix, Julie

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 3, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Thank you sweet girl! Hope you are enjoying your weekend and FF!

      Reply
  4. Margherita says

    April 2, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    That’s awesome Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 3, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Loretta says

    April 2, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Perfect Julie, what a brilliant idea and just loving the name of your mix 🙂 I like the idea of brown sugar in it and with that heat and cumin, it can’t be beat! Roll on summer!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:27 am

      Thank you Loretta! I agree 100%. Bring on summer!!

      Reply
  6. demeter | beaming baker says

    April 2, 2016 at 6:59 am

    Julie, I just love that you have your own spice rub recipe. How cool is that? 🙂 It looks like all the good stuff is in this one too: brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, black pepper. Nice! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe! Pinning. 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:27 am

      Thank you Demeter! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  7. Corina says

    April 2, 2016 at 3:06 am

    It sounds like a great spice mix – I’m always trying new ones and love discovering different combinations!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thank you Corina! The name of your blog says it all!

      Reply
  8. tentimestea says

    April 2, 2016 at 1:37 am

    Whenever my dad would go to US he would always pick up some Goode Company dry rub. It was my favourite thing on any sort of barbecued meat. This reminds me of it, with the sugar and spices. Sticky and glazed is one thing, but dry rub is another! It sounds so delicious Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Awe thank you so much. I love traveling and seeing experiences the different spice combinations.

      Reply
  9. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

    April 1, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    Slightly sweet with a bit of heat sounds great to me and I love your flavor combinations! Rubs are great because it’s a fantastic way to add tons of flavor quickly! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:37 am

      Thank you Kathleen! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too.

      Reply
  10. NancyC says

    April 1, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    I love the slightly-sweet and spicy flavorings in this–sounds so good, Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 1, 2016 at 3:31 pm

      Thank you Nancy! I just love what rubs do, especially on the grill. Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  11. Debbie Spivey says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Very similar to what we use. Love those rubs!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 1, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      I bet your griller has some amazing mixes up his sleeve! I just love hanging out by the grill with an adult beverage. I’m waiting for some great weather. Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  12. Celebrating Sunshine says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:08 am

    I like this combination: a little heat and a little sweetness. I’m sure it goes well with any meat! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 1, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      Thank you Ana! I’ve been using it for a couple of years and was worried that I’d loose it so thought it was time to get it on the blog. Thank you so much for your support!

      Reply
  13. Liz says

    April 1, 2016 at 10:33 am

    I’ve been looking for a good rub, this might also be good with my honey powder. A keeper, I’ve pinned it. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 1, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      Honey powder? I’m going to have to check that out. Thank you Liz!

      Reply
  14. Elaine @ foodbod says

    April 1, 2016 at 9:47 am

    Fabulous spice mix, I’ll be making it for sure

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 1, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you Elaine! I hope you have a great weekend!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




ABOUT HOSTESS AT HEART

A photo of Hostess At Heart.

Thank you for visiting! I'm Julie and I believe cooking doesn't have to be hard it just has to taste good. Let me show you how to keep it simple and make it fun. Read More....

Looking for something?

Search by Category

Let’s keep in touch!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Popular Posts

Two crescent nut rolls sitting on a white plate over a red napkin. Another plate of rolls sits in the background.
Close top view of pear pie filling
Close up of a Swedish Apple Pie slice on red plate
Muffin sitting in a muffin paper on a wooden butter paddle
This is a beautifully slice sourdough loaf that shows the tender crumb and crusty exterior.
Benefits of Combining Honey and Yogurt: Things You Need to Know | HostessAtHeart.com

Let’s stay in touch!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

LEGAL – PRIVACY POLICY

ACCESSIBILITY 

CONTACT

COPYRIGHT © 2014 - 2021 HOSTESSATHEART.COM

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy