Rubs, Seasonings & Sauces · Wild game recipe

Brush Country Rub

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An all-purpose salt, pepper and garlic rub with a little chile heat. Use it on venison, hog, turkey and in the breading for fried game.

Makesabout 1 cup
Prep5 min

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup coarse black pepper
  • 3 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cayenne

Steps

  1. Mix everything in a jar.
  2. Shake before using.
  3. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months.
Camp tip: For a low-salt version to use on brined meat, leave out the salt.

Food safety: Use a clean spoon to measure. Don't dip back into the jar with fingers that touched raw meat.

Gear that helps

Spice jars and grinder

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