4 Homemade spice rubs for barbecuing

Use this basic rub for any grilled food, from meat to vegetables.

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

This rub is perfect on pork with a hint of chocolate and smoky spice.

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

This sweet and spicy combination is great on beef or salmon.

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Chicken and seafood pair well with this more delicate rub.

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon celery salt