Beef Rub

You’ll want to have this Beef Rub in your pantry whenever you are grilling or smoking any beef on your Traeger! Mix up the perfect blend of spices, then store it in an airtight Mason jar for up to four months so you are always ready. It’s perfect for using on steaks, Poor Man’s Burnt Ends, roast beef and more. Keep this dry rub recipe handy, it will take your smoked or grilled beef from good to mouthwatering!

I have lots of tasty rubs on the blog, Montreal Steak Seasoning, Beef Brisket Rub and Dry Rub for Ribs but I’m telling you, it’s time to mix up this beef rub because you’re ready to grill, right?

I say this as I’m standing at the counter, gazing out the window looking at ALL. THE. SNOW. Seriously… is this ever going to end? It’s a really good thing we invested in this AMAZING blanket for our Traeger this winter.

For my friends living in the sunshine, it’s time to put this dry beef rub together because I know you’re already grilling, right? Fantastic! It also makes a divine rub for when you are smoking. You’ll love how easy this rub is to make and how much it really enhances the flavor of your beef!

why you’ll love this recipe

• This rub is so good to have on hand to season beef ribs, chuck roast, brisket.. all of your favorite cuts of beef!
• Our dry beef rub recipe uses ingredients you will most certainly already have in your pantry. And you can always personalize to your own tastes!
• A homemade rub tastes 100 times better than what you buy in the store, plus no preservatives makes it more fresh and flavorful!

what is a rub?

There are two kinds of rubs  — dry and wet. Dry rubs use dry herbs and spices while wet rubs use spices but they also incorporate wet ingredients. It could be something acidic like lemon, lime or orange juice or a nice olive oil, it depends on the recipe. Both dry and wet rubs are an easy way to pump up the flavor of your beef without overpowering it.

Ingredients for Beef Rub

• Kosher salt – The larger sized salt crystals really cling to the meat.
• Brown sugar – Use either light or dark brown sugar.
• Garlic powder – You can also use garlic salt if that is all you have, but use less regular salt so your rub isn’t too salty.
• Black pepper – Freshly ground black pepper really amps up the flavor.
• Onion powder – Offers a distinct flavor.
• White sugar – This promotes browning and caramelization.
• Smoked paprika – This spice has such a unique flavor. If you don’t have smoked, you can use regular.

How to make homemade beef rub

Simply combine all the ingredients, mix well and store in an airtight container. It will keep for 4-6 months!

I love storing it in these cute little mason jars and then writing on them so I know what’s in it!

how to apply a dry rub

Applying a rub is simple. After you mix the ingredients together, rub the spice mixture all over the surface of the beef. Be sure to get all it in all the nooks and crannies! Allowing the meat to soak up the flavors will ensure you have a flavorful piece of beef!

how far in advance should i apply dry rub?

If you have 30 minutes or more, that is ideal. You can even leave the rub on overnight.

The tricky part is that you have to be careful not to leave it too long or the meat can be oversalted.

how to store homemade beef rub

Store your perfectly sweet and savory beef rub in an airtight mason jar at room temperature for up to four months.

Whip this up and get grilling tonight! You are going to be putting this beef rub on all of your beef this cookout season.

More great rubs!

• Switch it up from the usual beef and try our Dry Rub for Pork
• Herb Dijon Prime Rib Rub is totally satisfying and a unique way to enjoy your prime rib for that special occasion.
• Don’t knock it until you’ve tried Sweet and Smoky Rub on your sweet potatoes!
• BBQ Chicken Rub makes for such a good roast chicken, you may never grab a convenient grocery store rotisserie chicken again!