I love my smoker. My Weber Smokey Mountain gets a workout all through the year, making everything from jerky to pulled pork. Sometimes I want a great smoky flavor (and some heat) from my gas grill or my Big Easy. That’s where these smoky chipotle rubs come in.
The smoked paprika in both versions of rubs add that great smoky flavor. The chipotle powder brings the heat and a bit more smoky flavor. To mellow it out a bit there’s a bit of brown sugar. The big difference between the two versions? I use the first when I want an earthier, more southwestern flavor. I use the second when I want a bit more texture, a little heat, and the added flavors of garlic and onion.
Great On Everything
These smoky chipotle rubs are great on poultry, pork, and beef. Sprinkle them on your burgers. My favorite way to use them? On chicken wings.
I keep my rubs and spice mixes in a dark, cool pantry, in air-tight containers. To remember what is what and when I made it, I write the name and the date I made them on blue painter’s tape and affix it to the container. The tape comes off easily when I’m done with the mix so I can re-use the container for other things.
Chipotle rub #1 is fantastic on my (wet) smoky chipotle chicken wings.
Smoky Chipotle Rub #1
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chipotle powder ground
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1/2-1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into an air-tight container. Seal and shake to combine.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
Chipotle rub #2 is fantastic on my smoky chipotle dry wings.
Smoky Chipotle Rub #2
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Turbinado sugar or substitute brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flake
- ¼ teaspoon dried minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried minced onion
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into an air-tight container. Seal and shake to combine.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
