Easy Brown Sugar Steak Rub

Brown sugar steak rub in a white seasoning dish on top of a cooked steak.

Easy Brown Sugar Steak Rub

This mouthwatering Brown Sugar Steak Rub makes for the best seasoning for steaks cooked on the grill, stove, air fryer, or oven. It’s simple to make and full of flavor! You’ll definitely want to make a big batch and use it all the time.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword best steak rub seasoning recipe, brown sugar steak rub, steak rub

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Small Bowl
Small Spoon

Ingredients

2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Make the seasoning: To a small bowl, add all of the ingredients and stir until well blended. Be sure to break up any clumps if the brown sugar has any.
Use: To use, remove the steak from the refrigerator and pat all sides dry with a paper towel. Generously season each side of the steak with the rub, pressing the rub down into the steak. Let the seasoned steak sit at room temperature for 25 to 30 minutes so that the rub has time to dissolve into the steak before grilling, baking, or searing.
Store: Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Notes

Recipe Variations And Substitutions:

Salt can be adjusted to taste.

Storage Instructions:

Store unused seasoning in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Pro Tips:

Let the rub sit on steaks for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will allow the salt and sugar to dissolve into the steak.

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