Steven Raichlen’s Basic Barbecue Rub · Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coarse salt ((sea salt or kosher))
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar ((light or dark—your choice))
• 1/4 cup sweet paprika
• 2 to 4 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder ((optional))
• 1 tablespoon onion powder ((optional))
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ((optional))
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds ((optional))