20 Dry Rubs, Sauces, & Marinades for Your BBQ

There’s something special about firing up the grill and cooking up a juicy steak or a rack of ribs, especially when you have the right flavors to make it sing. That’s where a collection of Dry Rubs, Sauces, and Marinades can make all the difference. These tasty additions can help take your grilling game to the next level and make your taste buds dance with joy.

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These flavor enhancers come in a variety of styles, from sweet and tangy to smoky and spicy, and they can add depth and complexity to any dish. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.

We’ll introduce you to a collection of dry rubs, sauces, and marinades that are sure to become your go-to favorites for grilling season.

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Dry Rubs, Sauces, & Marinades

Dry Rub For Pork

One of the most underrated and effective ways to enhance the other white meat's taste and texture is by using a Dry Rub For Pork.

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All-Purpose Dry Rub

This homemade dry rub is packed with flavor and adds a perfectly balanced punch of spice to every bite.

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The Best Dry Rub For Chicken

In the world of grilling, nothing quite compares to a perfectly seasoned and cooked piece of chicken. One of the secrets to achieving this flavor explosion lies in the magic of a good Dry Rub for Chicken.

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Cajun Style Dry Rub

If you're looking to add a little kick to your grilled meats or vegetables, than you are going to love this Cajun Style Dry Rub. It's a zesty and aromatic seasoning that packs a punch.

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Carne Asada Seasoning

Carne Asada Seasoning is a blend of spices that is used to flavor meat and give it a distinctive taste. This quick and easy recipe combines common spices you probably have at home.

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Beef Rib Rub

This Beef Rib Rub is just the right blend of herbs, spices, and seasonings to transform your ribs into a delicious symphony of flavor.

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Smoked Brisket Rub

With just five simple ingredients, including kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and garlic and onion powders, this Smoked Brisket Rub transforms a good brisket into an unforgettable masterpiece.

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Carolina Gold Sauce Recipe

We're going to take a delicious detour down to the Carolinas, where we'll explore a finger-lickin'-good BBQ sauce that's going to rock your world. If you haven't already guessed, we're talking about Carolina Gold Sauce.

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Honey Sriracha Sauce

This honey sriracha sauce is spicy and sweet and a great accompaniment to any meat.

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Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce

You’ll never buy premade BBQ sauce again. This smoky bourbon BBQ sauce is irresistibly spicy, tangy and sweet. It’s the perfect accompaniment to pulled pork, pork ribs and chicken wings.

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Alabama White BBQ Sauce

This Alabama White BBQ Sauce is a tangy creamy alternative to regular BBQ sauce that adds a twist and a punch to your barbecued chicken, ribs, or pork.

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Delicious Korean BBQ Sauce

Korean BBQ Sauce is a blend of savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, and fiery chili sauce to create a harmonious balance that will enhance your BBQ experience.

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Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce

Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce has the perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. It uses traditional BBQ sauce ingredients in addition to rich whiskey and succulent fresh peaches to elevate any meal.

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Flavorful Cuban Mojo Marinade

This citrusy Cuban Mojo Marinade is the key to adding immense flavor to meats like pork or chicken that will soak up all the garlic, citrus, and oregano flavors as they cook.

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Best Ever Meat Marinade

This best ever meat marinade is so good it will take your grilling to another level. Add it to chicken, beef, or anything you're grilling.

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How to Brine A Chicken For Smoking

If you're wondering how to brine a chicken for smoking, this recipe will help you prepare your chicken to make sure it's juicy and flavorful.

Best Chicken Wing Brine

The Best Chicken Wing Brine is a simple solution made up of water, salt, sugar, and soy sauce that will help improve the texture, flavor, and moisture of your chicken wings.

Bang Bang Sauce

This creamy bang bang sauce is the perfect blend of spicy, tangy, and sweet.

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Cilantro Lime Sauce for Fish Tacos

This tasty Cilantro Lime Sauce for Fish Tacos is herbaceous and zesty, adding just the right amount of flavor and kick to your fish tacos.

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How to Make Yum Yum Sauce (the Easy Way)

This Yum Yum Sauce will lead you to dip, dunk, and douse everything you eat from now on, it’s just THAT good.

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Homemade BBQ Ranch Dressing

This homemade BBQ Ranch Dressing, made with mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, sour cream, and herbs, is a great way to add some sweet BBQ flavor to your salad or dip for your veggies.

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Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

This Honey Mustard Dressing is reminiscent of steakhouse honey mustard dressing. It’s great on a salad, but thick enough for a dip.

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Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

This Blue Cheese Dressing is simple to make and super tasty on a salad or with chicken wings.

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Easy Green Goddess Dressing

This Panera copycat Green Goddess Dressing is the perfect way to use up the extra herbs you have in the fridge or garden.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long should dry rub sit?

For maximum flavor absorption, let the dry rub rest on the meat for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator before cooking. The longer it rests, the more intense the flavors become.

How do you get a dry rub to stick?

If you sprinkle the dry rub onto the meat and let it sit for a few minutes, it will stick on its own by absorbing into the natural juices in the meat. There’s no need to add olive oil before adding the rub if you just let it sit for a few minutes.

How long should I marinade meat before grilling?

Allow the meat to marinade for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator. I actually really prefer to leave it over night, but it’s not necessary, if you’re short on time.

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Angela Morris

Angie is a dedicated grilling aficionado who has experimented with a wide variety of techniques, equipment, and ingredients, to discover the endless possibilities of flavors and textures that grilling can achieve.