Kansas City Rub

My husband & I were experimenting with some steak.  We wanted a dry rub to season it instead of our usual store-bought steak seasoning.  This rub was bold & flavorful we didn't need steak sauce or anything.  My husband couldn't stop talking about how it has been a really long time since he has had a steak good enough that he didn't need steak sauce.  The flavors are sweet & sassy.  It's got that heat from the cayenne with the caramelization of the brown sugar.  If you are grilling steak this summer, this is a recipe worth trying.

Kansas City Rub

Recipe adapted from About.com by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp chili powder
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp cayenne powder
• 3/4 tsp dry mustard

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor & blend until combined.
2. Rub generously onto steak or ribs & grill until desired doneness.

*Makes just over 1/2 cup.  Store any extra, un-contaminated rub in a closed container.

My husband & I were experimenting with some steak.  We wanted a dry rub to season it instead of our usual store-bought steak seasoning.  This rub was bold & flavorful we didn't need steak sauce or anything.  My husband couldn't stop talking about how it has been a really long time since he has had a steak good enough that he didn't need steak sauce.  The flavors are sweet & sassy.  It's got that heat from the cayenne with the caramelization of the brown sugar.  If you are grilling steak this summer, this is a recipe worth trying.

Kansas City Rub

Recipe adapted from About.com by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp chili powder
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp cayenne powder
• 3/4 tsp dry mustard

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor & blend until combined.
2. Rub generously onto steak or ribs & grill until desired doneness.

*Makes just over 1/2 cup.  Store any extra, un-contaminated rub in a closed container.