Spicy BBQ Rub

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recipe by Kenwood https://kenwoodworld.com/

  • Time icon
    Total Time
    5mins
  • Serves icon
    Serves
    1
  • Calories icon
    Calories
    248

The essential recipe for summer, AKA barbecue season, this spicy BBQ rub hits all the flavour notes: smoky, sweet, peppery, and spicy. Try using on pork, beef, chicken, or even fish, or stir into warmed honey and drizzle over any grilled protein after cooking. This rub also makes the perfect gift for any barbecue lover, simply add to a small jar (approx. 350ml) and decorate.

recipe updated May 6, 2025

Ingredients

  • Cumin seeds icon
    Cumin seeds
    1 tablespoon
  • Coriander seeds icon
    Coriander seeds
    2 teaspoons
  • Fennel seeds icon
    Fennel seeds
    1 teaspoon
  • Mustard seeds icon
    Mustard seeds
    2 teaspoons
  • Black peppercorns icon
    Black peppercorns
    2 teaspoons
  • Cardamom pods icon
    Cardamom pods
    6
  • Cloves icon
    Cloves
    3
  • Juniper berries icon
    Juniper berries
    2 teaspoons
  • Chili flakes icon
    Chili flakes
    1 teaspoon
  • Pink peppercorns icon
    Pink peppercorns
    1 teaspoon
  • Cayenne pepper icon
    Cayenne pepper
    ½ teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika icon
    Smoked paprika
    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic powder icon
    Garlic powder
    2 teaspoons
  • Onion powder icon
    Onion powder
    2 teaspoons
  • Brown sugar icon
    Brown sugar
    2 tablespoons
  • Salt icon
    Salt
    1 tablespoon

Tools

  • kCook icon Stove
  • kCook icon Medium bowl
  • kCook icon Mini chopper attachment
  • kCook icon Frying pan - large
  • kCook icon Jar

Step preview

  1. Pre-heat a large frying pan – medium heat
  2. Add the ingredients into the frying pan
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant – 2 minutes
  4. Add the toasted spices to the mill jar
  5. Attach the Mini Chopper attachment to the machine
  6. Blend until finely ground – 1 minute, speed 3
  7. Transfer the mixture into a medium bowl
  8. Add the ingredients into the medium bowl
  9. Mix until well combined
  10. Spoon the mixture into the jar and seal tightly until needed
  11. Use
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