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What is the best all purpose BBQ rub? When it comes to BBQ rubs, the king will always be SPG. Salt, Pepper, and Garlic. These three simple ingredients are the backbone of damn near every store bought BBQ rub you can get it.

Sure, you can add all sorts of other spices to mix, but I encourage you to try SPG first, and build on it as a base for those specialty BBQ Rubs.

how to make spg bbq rub

  • Salt – In just about every BBQ rub or recipe you’ll see salt is ALWAYS the #1 ingredient. And you can’t use just any ol’ type of salt. Stick with course ground Kosher Salt, or course ground Sea Salt. No table salt here. If fact, go throw away all your table salt right now and never buy it again.
  • Pepper – Pepper is another ingredient that you’ll find in nearly every BBQ rub, especially if the rub is meant for beef. Pick up some course ground pepper, sometimes called “table grind pepper” or “16-mesh pepper“.
  • Garlic – You’ll want to be sure and granulated garlic and NOT garlic powder. It’s best to follow this rule of thumb with all your spices for BBQ rubs. The courser chunks help create that ‘bark’ on the meat that we all love so much.

about the pepper for your bbq rub

The term “mesh” refers to the coarseness of the pepper, which can be small (like you see on the table of a restaurant) to large granules that you want to use in a BBQ rub.

The number refers to the size of the holes in the mesh screen through which the pepper passes while it is being ground. The higher the number, the smaller the pieces of pepper will pass through it.

You also can grind your own pepper from whole peppercorns, and if you have the time I would do that. It will yield a superior pepper flavor.

what to use spg bbq rub

SPG is the workhorse of my backyard. I put it on just about everything that kisses fire. Beef, chicken, pork, vegetables. You will be amazed what these three simple ingretdenants

SPG Spice Rub

SPG All Purpose BBQ Rub

No rub is more widely used than SPG. A staple at my house, and I'll bet it will be at yours as well once you give it a try.
Stop buying expensive salt at the stores. MAKE YOUR OWN RUB!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course BBQ Rubs
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Measuring Spoons https://smile.amazon.com/Measuring-Stainless-Tablespoon-Measurements-Ingredients/dp/B07H3QRCZD/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=measuring%2Bspoons&qid=1668598581&sprefix=meas%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-6&th=1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Kosher Salt NOT Table Salt
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cracked Pepper Try to use 'Table Ground Pepper"
  • 1/8 cup Granulated Garlic NOT Garlic Powder

Instructions
 

  • Add equal amounts of salt, pepper, and garlic to the bowl and mix well. Feel free to adjust the amounts of each ingredient.

Notes

This rub is my go-to for grilled meats and vegetables.  It’s fantastic on grilled chicken, or any type of green vegetable like asparagus and brussel sprouts. 
Keyword Rubs, BBQ Rubs, Beef Rubs, Chicken Rubs, Pork Rubs
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