Moonshine BBQ Rub
Moonshine BBQ Rub – White Lightning for Meat, Poultry and Fish: A bold, smoky-sweet, and spicy rub inspired by Appalachian moonshine traditions. Perfect for grilling, smoking, and roasting.
- Total Time0 hours
- Yield8 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp Turkish cumin (or regular ground cumin)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp fine-ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (double it for full “white lightning” effect)
- 1 tsp hot curry powder (optional—skip the extra cayenne if you use this, unless you want full-fire mode)
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients
Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl until evenly blended. - Adjust the heat
Taste a pinch—add more cayenne or curry powder for more heat, or cut the cayenne in half for a milder blend. - Store it right
Pour into an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. (in a old timey Mason jar!)
Notes
Double the recipe for ribs!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 0 hours
- Category: Quick and Easy Recipes
- Cuisine: American, Southern