Big Bob Gibson’s sample rub

In this “4-stage rub” Big Bob Gibson adds a new level of flavor. Try each “stage” as its own rub or jump straight on up to Stage 4. And as always, feel free to amend or tweak it to you own preference.

Stage 1

• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt

Stage 2

• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Stage 3

• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Stage 4 (Final)

• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice