Copycat Kinder’s Brown Sugar BBQ Rub
Copycat Kinder’s Brown Sugar BBQ Rub is a sweet-smoky homemade seasoning that caramelizes beautifully on ribs, chicken, burgers, and more. Making it from scratch means you can customize the sweetness, salt, and spice while keeping your pantry thrifty and flavorful.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional for a kick
Instructions
- Stir or whisk ingredients together until well blended.
- Store in a half-pint mason jar with a tight lid in a cool, dry place.
- To use: Sprinkle generously over chicken, pork, ribs, or even roasted veggies before grilling, smoking, or baking.