Homemade BBQ Seasonings and Rubs
On April 01, 2020 (Updated May 11, 2024)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
This post is jam packed with all of Hey Grill Hey’s Homemade BBQ Seasonings and Rubs that you can make from scratch for all your BBQ needs. Whether you’re making poultry, beef, fish, or veggies, this post has you covered with rubs and seasonings for every occasion!
Homemade BBQ Rubs
Rubs are a great way to add lots of flavor to meat prior to grilling or smoking. Despite its name, I do not recommend rubbing these guys into the meat. Simply sprinkle on the meat and press it in with your fingers to ensure the meat is evenly coated on all sides.
Homemade Steak Rub Recipe
This Homemade Steak Rub Recipe is the perfect combination of spice and savory flavors. It’s not too spicy, but the added heat is perfect when you’re grilling steak (or just about any kind of beef).
Best Sweet Rub for Pork and Chicken
I’m not exaggerating when I say this is the Best Sweet Rub for Pork and Chicken . In fact, this sweet rub extends far beyond chicken and pork. This rub tastes amazing on veggies, beef, and salmon. I’ve even used it on homemade mac and cheese with amazing results.
Smoked Turkey Rub
This Smoked Turkey Rub is the perfect start to a great smoked turkey. Whenever you have turkey on the menu (hello Thanksgiving!), make sure to start with this rub for the ultimate flavor match made in BBQ heaven.
Brisket Rub
This Brisket Rub was made to bring out all the richness of the beef while adding some extra zing to your smoked brisket. When you’re feeling adventurous and want to try something besides the classic salt and pepper mix, this brisket rub is for you!
Homemade Coffee Rub
Homemade Coffee Rub is a tasty, earthy, even slightly spicy rub that is great on beef. Coffee adds the most amazing flavor element to your meat; you’ve gotta try it!
Best Dry Rub for Ribs
My recipe for Best Dry Rub for Ribs is one of the most popular recipes on this website. It’s so good, it’ll have you licking your fingers and reaching for rib after rib after rib.
South of the Border Homemade Spice Rub
This South of the Border Spice Rub is a versatile, spicy rub that is similar to taco seasoning. Try it on pork, beef, and chicken, or use it in fajitas, tacos, and chili. You’ll love the fresh and spicy flavors in this rub.
Cocoa Chipotle Spice Rub
This Cocoa Chipotle Spice Rub is unlike any rub you’ve tried before. It combines some amazing ingredients including cocoa powder that adds a savory, warm, and slightly bitter flavor to your meat.
Homemade BBQ Seasonings
Similar to rubs, I’m a big fan of making my own seasonings. These guys are unique, fresh, and a great way to bring incredible flavors to anything you’re tossing on the BBQ.
Chipotle Seasoning
For a nice, sweet and spicy seasoning, look no further than this Chipotle Seasoning. It’s the perfect seasoning to have on hand when you want something that tastes amazing, and you’re looking to try out something a bit different.
Best Pork Chop Seasoning
If you’re cooking up some pork chops, I can’t highly recommend this Best Pork Chop Seasoning enough. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory to beautifully compliment the flavor of the pork without being overpowering.
Steak Seasoning
This Steak Seasoning takes the classic salt and pepper steak seasoning to the next level with some awesome additions of garlic, onion, and herbs. Add this seasoning to your steak prior to grilling or smoking when you want the tiniest bit of added goodness to your beef.
Lemon Herb Chicken Seasoning
My recipe for Lemon Herb Chicken Seasoning is extremely easy to make and adds a delicious, herbaceous flavor to your chicken. You’ll likely have all the ingredients in your pantry as well, so it’s a great recipe to make when you’re short on time.
Sweet and Smoky Salmon Seasoning
This Sweet and Smoky Salmon Seasoning is beyond amazing. It adds the most gorgeous sweet and savory flavor to your salmon, you’ll wonder why you ever seasoned without it before.
Montreal Steak Seasoning
This Montreal Steak Seasoning is a unique and delicious seasoning with peppercorns, dill, rosemary, and more. It’s an amazing balance of bright herbs and savory flavors that tastes irresistible on your fresh steak.
Homemade Veggie Shake
Don’t forget the veggies when whipping up some BBQ! If you’re unsure how to season your veggies, this Homemade Veggie Shake is great on just about any vegetable you plan on cooking on the grill.
Can I put your sweet bbq pork rub on pork butts and refrigerate overnight? Also, can I cover the rubbed pork butt with extra brown sugar? Thank you!!!
You can totally let it season overnight. You can also add extra brown sugar, but the sweet rub is plenty sweet.
I made grilled lamb ribs and pork ribs with the best dry rub for pork ribs and my own homemade Honey BBQ sauce. It was the best thing I have ever had we had no left over ribs. which has never happened before. Thank you so much!
All the recipes I have tried have been awesome.. thank you very much.
Having a daughter in college living on her own, we decided to pick a few of these rubs to make as a birthday gift. Thank you for sharing these recipes.
How can I buy the pre made sweet rub… I have a packet and it’s almost gone … it’s the best!!!
patio-provisions.com
Thanks for the recipes. I can’t wait to try the rubs. Everything that I have smoked from your page has turned out great.
Thanks for making printable! I can’t wait to try all of them !
Thank you for putting the rub on one page