Dry rubs are a great way to add flavor to anything you grill, and these are some of the best rubs you can buy.
The secret to expertly seasoned meat, fish, or veggies is actually stupidly easy: Don’t even think about letting anything touch the grill this summer without giving it a good rub down first. A dry rub usually has these three ingredients: salt, pepper, and brown sugar, which gives meat and fish a healthy dose of flavor and some sweet caramelization (thanks to the sugar) once it hits the heat. But once you’ve got those as your base, you can go crazy from there, adding whatever spices make sense with the natural flavor of what you’re cooking. (For example, cayenne is kinda awesome on fish.)
But don’t stress if you’re not a flavor chemist: each of these ready-to-buy rubs is a delicious flavor bomb that’ll add texture, too, without you having to lift a finger. Some of them even skip the sugar (it’s your life, live it how you want), but bring all of that crazy-good taste. Take one to your friend-with-the-grill’s next BBQ, maybe a Labor Day party—unlike a marinade or sauce, you can add a rub right before you cook the meat—to ensure your invite back for the next grilling sesh, even if it’s not until next summer.
The Salt Lick Authentic Texas BBQ Dry Rub, 2 for $19.99 on Amazon
Amazon
This legendary pit outside of Austin serves up some of the most flavorful BBQ in the area. Thankfully you can skip the drive (and the massive lines) and make your own version at home with this rub that’s a smoky mix of salt, black pepper, cayenne, and other spices. It’s seriously addictive.Buy Now
Trader Joe’s BBQ Rub and Seasoning with Coffee and Garlic, $6.34 on Amazon
Amazon
Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning is not the only bottle to make a beeline for in the Trader Joe’s spice aisle—grab this deep, complex, and delectable rub too and give your burgers, brisket, and pot roast a jolt with coffee and garlic. Yep, the bitter grounds, when mixed with roasted garlic, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and dried orange peel makes a sweet treat with smoky flavor on the grill.Buy Now
Salmon Rub by Tom Douglas, $6.50 at Tom Douglas Store
Sur la Table
James Beard Award-winning Seattle Kitchen chef Tom Douglas came up with this dry rub, and trust us, it’s the best way to visit the Pacific Northwest without ever having to leave home. Sure, you could use this one on chicken or pork chops, but the blend of paprika, thyme, and brown sugar is perfect for salmon fillets, and a portion of sales goes towards the Alaska Wild Salmon Fund. (But you can also buy a dupe salmon rub at Sur la Table.)Buy Now
Stonewall Kitchen Maine Seafood Rub, $6.96 at Sur La Table (was $8.95)
Sur la Table
If you’re hosting a boat-shoe-clad crowd (or just a bunch of land-locked pals who have dreams of living oceanside), give the meal an East Coast vibe with this hand-blended rub, which is an ideal pairing with flaky white fish like haddock or cod. (It’s also extra tasty when added to chowder or steamed shellfish.) Just don’t forget to ask someone to bring a six-pack of Narragansett. Get it for a couple bucks off right now as we near the end of summer, the perfect time for a seafood feast.Buy Now
Sur La Table Tuscan Herb Rub, $6.69 at Sur la Table (was $8.95)
Sur la Table
You’ve heard of de-boning a chicken, but how about de-boring it? Take your basic chicken to new heights with this Tuscan mix of garlic, pepper, rosemary, and dried oregano. Two teaspoons per pound of chicken should do it, and presto! It’s what we imagine living in central Italy for the summer would taste like. Someone please confirm.Buy Now
Rub with Love Chinese 12 Spice Rub, $4.19 at World Market
World Market
Why stop at Chinese five spice when you can crank it up to 12? Another Tom Douglas mix, this rub contains fennel, cloves, cardamom, star anise, and sumac berry, just to name a few fragrant ingredients. Try it on anything, really, but don’t sleep on grilled duck breast.Buy Now
Chile Margarita Spice Mix, $12 on Mouth
Mouth.com
This dry rub is just like a margarita cocktail: we’ll have it with anything and any day of the week. Its ingredients are family simple—chile pepper, brown sugar, salt, orange zest, spice, and lime oil—but it adds major personality to almost everything it touches. (Just like a round of margs, amirite?) It’s as mouth-watering on beef as it is on shrimp or veggies, and it even looks pretty on your spice rack.Buy Now
Spiceology Black & Bleu, $4.99 at Thrive Market
Thrive Market
Give your at-home grilling party a major steakhouse feel with a rub that’s got dehydrated blue cheese in it (along with paprika, garlic, onion, and salt). Once your steaks hit the grill, you’ll get a tangy, rich crust that’s even better than what you’d find at a white tablecloth joint. Hot tip: it’s even great sprinkled over popcorn.Buy Now
Sadaf Moroccan BBBQ Seasoning, $10.44 at World Market
World Market
It’s totally cool if you haven’t made it to Morocco yet (#bucketlist) because this rub can transport you there in mere minutes. It has all the good herbs and then some: coriander, cumin, garlic, turmeric, ginger, onion, salt, chili powder, black pepper, cloves, paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Together, they make the most divine, not-from-here beef rub you can get without a plane ticket.Buy Now
Chicken & Shrimp Mixed Grill Summer Cookout Box, $115 at Blue Apron
All the ingredients you need for 8 servings of Spanish-spiced chicken & shrimp, plus delicious sides and dessert—which also goes on the grill!
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