Texas Dry Rub

Many refer to Texas as the barbecue capital of the world. Texas covers a broad range of barbecue styles including barbecued chicken, barbecued  brisket, barbecued pork, and its famous Central Texas barbecued sausages that feature strong and smoky flavors. Try the following rub recipe on your favorite type of meat at your next cowboy-inspired cookout:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chili powder
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1/2 cup fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup dry mustard
• 1/4 cup ground cumin
• Ground red pepper to taste