Paprika, Garlic and Thyme Barbecue Rub

Rubs are key to a flavorful barbecue. Season your meat one hour before cooking for grilled items, and a day ahead for smoked meats. This recipe works especially well for ribs, but it's good on almost anything you'd want to barbecue or grill, such as chicken, turkey, steaks, burgers, firm fish or shrimp. For fish dishes, consider adding a teaspoon of fresh lemon zest.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Frontier paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons Frontier sea salt
1 1/2 tablespoons Frontier ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Frontier garlic powder
1 teaspoon Frontier thyme
1 teaspoon Frontier cayenne (or to taste, may be omitted)

Cooking Directions:

1. Mix together all ingredients. Rub into chosen cut of meat. For best results, allow to marinate one hour to overnight before grilling.

Makes 1/2 cup.

Recipe provided by Frontier Natural Co-op via Brandpoint Content; Copyright 1996-2014.