Marinades and Rubs to Spice Up your Meat!

Best Sweet Dry Rub

Ingredients:

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup kosher salt
• 2 Tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• 1 Tablespoon garlic salt

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Use desired amount on meat about 60 minutes prior to grilling. Store extra rub in an airtight container. Makes 1 ½ cups dry rub.

Spicy Dry Rub

Ingredients:

• ½ cup freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup cayenne pepper
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 3 Tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Use desired amount on meat about 60 minutes prior to grilling. Store extra rub in an airtight container. Makes 2 ¼ cups dry rub.

Basic Rub Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup garlic powder
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup black pepper

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Use desired amount on meat about 10 minutes prior to grilling. Store extra rub in an airtight container. Makes 1 ½ cups dry rub.

Homemade Italian Rub

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon basil
• 3 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Use desired amount on meat about 60 minutes prior to grilling. Store extra rub in an airtight container. Makes about 2 Tablespoons dry rub.

7-Up Marinade

Ingredients:

• ¼ c. oil
• ½ c. soy sauce
• 1 (12 ounces) can 7-up
• ¼ - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Up to 5 pounds of Chicken or beef

Method:

Mix up all ingredients and place in a large Ziploc back with your choice of meat. Marinade over night for best flavor and grill.

Sean's Secret Sauce

Ingredients:

• ½ of bottle (about 18 ounces) hickory smoke BBQ sauce
• 1 cup Dr. Pepper
• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 Tablespoons finely diced sweet onion
• 1 Tablespoon salsa

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. This sauce is best refrigerated for at least 8 hours prior to using, but can be used immediately. Marinate meat in sauce at least 30 minutes before grilling. Makes 2 ½ cups.

Island Style Marinade

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 Tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Marinate meat at least 30 minutes before cooking. Makes 1 cup.

Texas Sauce

Ingredients:

• 3 cans (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• ¼ cup sweet onion, finely minced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Method:

Combine all ingredients together in a saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium low heat.