How to Make BBQ Seasoning

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The winter months are just around the corner, which is why now might be your last chance to enjoy some home-grilled juicy burgers and steaks. Why not gather your friends and family and arrange a BBQ picnic?

Before your party, you have to learn how to make BBQ seasoning first so as to double the flavor of every sausage, meat, or corn cob you put on the grill. Eating these without flavors is like eating cardboard, which is why you also have to learn about your spices. For that and more, you can count on us.

Different Kinds of Spices and Their Benefits

Spices are not there to only add fragrance or flavors to the meat. More than that, they also offer health benefits, which, unfortunately, many of us simply ignore. Allow us to shed some light on this and share with you the best and tastiest spices that you can use to make your awesome BBQ sauces:

Rosemary

Cooking meat, such as pork, produces heterocyclic amines, which are a known cause of cancer. Rosemary contains polyphenols that prevent the production of heterocyclic amines. Thus, if you use rosemary on your BBQ sauce, you lower the risks of cancer. Rosemary also improves digestion, memory, and promote better blood pressure levels.

Cumin

Cumin consists of phenols and flavonoids, which both have numerous medicinal properties. Some also believe that cumin can help with weight loss, as well as assist in the prevention of diabetes and cancer.

Black Pepper

In case you don’t know yet, black pepper also does its wonders on the body. It actually activates the digestive enzymes of the pancreas, making it easy for the body to absorb more nutrients. Black pepper also helps prevent the growth of tumors.

Oregano

Oregano consists of several nutrients such as Vitamin K, B6, E, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. In addition, it also boasts antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

How to Make BBQ Seasoning?

While it can be tempting to just buy BBQ seasoning from the local market, we can’t deny the fact that homemade recipes are on another level. If you don’t have your favorite recipe yet, try out ours and discover which one you like the most!

1. Dry Rub

Besides celery salt and smoked paprika, most of the ingredients in this recipe can be found at home. Regardless, a quick trip to the market will provide you with everything you need.

Smoked paprika is better than regular ones; its smokey flavor intensifies the BBQ taste. Celery salt, though, is hard to find. If you can’t find some, just grind some celery seeds and add salt to taste.

Once you have that ready, mix all of the ingredients together. You can use a bowl for mixing. This mixture is equal to two servings.

• One tbsp smoked paprika
• Two tbsp brown sugar
• One tbsp garlic powder
• One tbsp celery salt
• ½ tbsp black pepper
• One tbsp dry mustard
• 1 ½ tbs salt

After mixing, apply the seasoning on the meat you are going to cook. As a rule, rest the meat for an hour to let the flavors penetrate the meat. Afterward, put it in on the grill and serve the meat with mashed potatoes or french fries.

2. All-Purpose Steak Seasoning

Here is how to make BBQ seasoning for steaks. This recipe is gluten-free, so you can enjoy your steak without any worries.

If you are a vegetarian, you can use this seasoning for your salad. We ensure that you will be able to relish nutrition with taste.

Here is a list of ingredients you need to mix:

• Three tbsp granulated garlic
• One tbsp smoked paprika
• Four tbsp kosher salt
• Three tbsp butcher grind black pepper
• One tbsp dried mustard
• Two tbsp dried parsley flakes
• Three tbsp granulated onion
• Two tbsp ground coriander
• Two tbsp crushed red pepper flakes

We recommend kosher salt as it does not contain any additives. Coriander, on the other hand, goes perfectly with almost all types of meats, such as poultry, beef, pork, and lamb. We advise that you prep the meat overnight; otherwise, prep it one hour before cooking if you don’t have time.

For prepping, dry the meat on both sides by patting it with a paper towel. Afterward, massage the meat with the steak seasoning. Now you just need to put it on the grilling pan.

3. Chocolate BBQ Seasoning

Who would have thought that chocolate will be able to become an essential part of BBQ seasoning? We created a blend of cocoa powder and several spices to make a perfect seasoning for your meat.

If you think that bit of chocolate will make your meat taste sweet, then you are in for a surprise. Here are the ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• One tbsp dried oregano
• One tsp black pepper
• 2 1/ tbsp smoked paprika
• One tsp garlic powder
• Two tbsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• Three tbsp chili powder
• Three tbsp brown sugar
• Two tsp kosher salt
• Two tsp onion powder

Mix these ingredients in a bowl and store them in a jar if you have some in excess. Brown sugar is required for caramelization on the meat, while chili powder adds some spicy flavor to the meat. Besides standard meats, this seasoning can also be paired with wild game and seafood.

4. Sweet and Smokey Seasoning

Won’t it be nice to feel a sweet tingling sensation on your tongue when you take a bite out of your burger? Here is a secret to how you can introduce sweet flavor to your BBQ seasoning:

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• Two tsp chopped rosemary
• Two tbsp kosher salt
• One tsp cumin
• Two tsp chili powder
• One tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• ¼ ground allspice
• ½ tsp chipotle chili

A good dose of brown sugar adds some sweetness to the mixture. In addition to sweetness, the flavor of cumin is perfect for beef, pork, poultry, and seafood. Lastly, the fragrance of rosemary encourages you to go for more meat.

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Conclusion

BBQ seasoning is as essential as water for fish. The seasoning not only adds taste but also makes your meal more nutritious. Don’t forget to add the ingredients in the exact quantity, or it will only ruin the taste.

Surprise your friends by following the recipes above. They will surely lick their fingers after every bite they take. With these, you can make the juiciest burgers by utilizing the tenderest meat.

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