Just in time for grilling season! This Brown Sugar Steak Rub is the perfect way to add flavor to your steak without any fuss. The mix of brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder gives the steak a delicious crust that locks in all the juices.
Brown Sugar Steak Rub
This brown sugar rub is the perfect way to add a little sweetness to your steak. The brown sugar helps to caramelize the meat, while the other spices add a depth of flavor. This rub can be used on any type of steak, but it pairs especially well with ribeye or sirloin.
To make this brown sugar rub, simply mix together all of the ingredients and then rub it onto your steak. Let the steak sit for at least 30 minutes before cooking, so that the flavors can really penetrate the meat. When you’re ready to cook, simply grill or broil the steak to your desired level of doneness. Enjoy!
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Brown Sugar Steak Rub Recipe
Equipment
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 Â tsp salt
- 1/2 Â tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 Â tsp paprika
- 1 Â tsp ground chipotle powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Gently pat the rub mixture onto both sides of fresh steak or anything you wish to season.
- Let the rub sit for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Mix all ingredients together and pat gently into both sides of fresh steaks. Let sit up to twelve hours (refrigerated) before cooking.
Brown Sugar Steak Rub FAQS
A brown sugar rub is a spice blend that typically includes brown sugar, salt, pepper, and other seasonings. This type of rub can be used on any type of steak, but it pairs especially well with ribeye or sirloin. The brown sugar helps to caramelize the meat, while the other spices add a depth of flavour.
To make brown sugar rub, simply mix together all of the ingredients and then rub it onto your steak. Let the steak sit for at least 30 minutes before cooking, so that the flavors can really penetrate the meat. When you’re ready to cook, simply grill or broil the steak to your desired level of doneness. Enjoy!
In addition to using this brown sugar rub on steak, you can also use it on chicken, pork, or fish. It’s also a great way to add flavor to grilled vegetables.