Foundation
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
Basic spices added to Foundation
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional Spices
- Fennel Seed
- All Spice
- Coriander - blends well
The base for any dry rub should contain pepper for heat, some type of sugar for sweetness and salt for the savory flavor.