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Home » Recipe Index » Spice, Seasoning, and Condiments

Homemade BBQ Seasoning

Published: Apr 18, 2019 · Modified: May 2, 2024 by Tanya · This post may contain affiliate links · 32 Comments

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This BBQ Seasoning is the perfect blend of spices for to create your favorite barbeque flavor. With only 7 ingredients, you can make your own spice mix and pour it on your favorite meat, veggies, and so much more.

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I’m no newbie when it comes to making spice mixtures from scratch. I like to have premade mixes on hand when I need to season something quickly and don’t feel like searching through the hundreds (ok, maybe not that many) spices I have in my cupboard.

This BBQ spice seasoning is a favorite of mine. It only has 7 ingredients and can be made ahead for times when you want a quick dry rub for meats, seasoning for vegetables, or even bbq flavored crispy chickpeas.

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What is in BBQ Spice Seasoning?

I’ve tried many homemade spice mixtures, some with a little ingredients and some with a whole lot. I found that this mix was simple and delicious. I use the following:

-smoked paprika

-brown sugar

-celery salt

-garlic powder

-dry mustard

-salt

-black pepper

The smoked paprika is a must in my opinion for that nice smoky flavor.

Celery salt is a common ingredient I use in marinades. I also use it for this sweet and sour dressing in this salad. 

Using BBQ Seasoning as a Rub for Meat?

I use dry rubs a ton when seasoning meat quickly for a weeknight. I like to coat my meats heavily with it, making sure it’s fully covered. Here’s a great list of tips for applying a dry rub to your meats.

bbq seasoning in a jar with bbq spice label

How long will a dry rub store?

There are so many factors that go into how long spices will last. This recipe makes a batch that will be good for about 2 recipe uses. I use about 2-3 Tbps each time. So for me, it doesn’t tend to get stored for longer than 2 months.

If you want to modify the recipe or double it, triple it, etc, change the serving size in my recipe card below and it will automatically adjust the amount of ingredients needed 🙂

I hope you enjoy this rub as much as we do.

This is great paired with our Homemade BBQ Sauce. Use both on chicken and pork, like these ribs.

Looking for other spice mixtures? Try these out:

Egyptian Dukkah Spice

Homemade Poultry Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

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Homemade BBQ Seasoning

This homemade bbq seasoning is great for dry rubs, vegetables, or any other bbq flavored foods you love. 
Course spices
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq seasoning
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 10
Calories 33kcal
Author Tanya
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Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients in a bowl. Enjoy 🙂

Notes

Double, triple, or quadruple the recipe if you like. Change the serving size in this recipe card to modify the ingredients.
Store in an airtight container for future uses.
Useful tools:
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Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 2911mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1725IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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  1. Nic says

    November 11, 2024 at 2:38 am

    Could this Rub be used on Fried Chicken as well?
    I cook it in Olive Oil in a Skillet.

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      November 13, 2024 at 8:01 pm

      Hey Nic, yep, that would work.

      Reply
  2. Brenda says

    July 15, 2024 at 1:54 pm

    I'm allergic to mustard. Can you recommend something to replace it?

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      July 16, 2024 at 9:13 am

      Hi Brenda, I'm not sure of a direct substitute for the mustard powder. You could leave it out. If you have any, a tiny bit of wasabi powder can have a similar effect.

      Reply
  3. Ann Slaymaker says

    July 11, 2024 at 1:50 pm

    Love to have recipe like your others Ann

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      July 15, 2024 at 1:56 pm

      @Ann Slaymaker, The full recipe is at the bottom of the post.

      Reply
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