Sugar and Spice Dry Steak Rub Recipe

Rub Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Servings. Enough for 4 Steaks
Rub Yield. About 1 Cup

Dry Rub Ingredients

1/2 Cup brown sugar, packed
1 Tablespoon of paprika
1 Tablespoon of chipotle chile powder. Or red chile powder optional
1/2 Tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon of Kosher salt
1 Tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
1 Tablespoon of garlic powder
1 Tablespoon of onion powder

Steak Dry Rub Directions

Bring refrigerated steaks to room temperature for about 30 minutes. During this time mix all ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk. Place steaks on a plate and sprinkle equal amounts of rub on all sides of each steak. Rub and press the into the steak’s surface.

The steaks are ready to cook on the grill or a large iron skillet. Or you can cover the steaks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours permitting flavors to absorb into the steaks.