Put that bottle of Spicy Sweet Rub to work with my top 5 favorite recipes featuring the flavorful rub so you can feed the people you love!
Top 5 Spicy Sweet Rub Recipes
Look at you being adventurous and adding my Spicy Sweet Rub to your spice rack. That’s the kind of bold move that helps you become a Backyard BBQ Hero. To help you along your journey (and get the absolute most out of your bottle), I want to share with you some of my favorite ways to use this sassy BBQ rub. Whether you’re looking for an awesome new app, or meaty main dish, I’ve got something here to help make your spicy sweet dreams a reality.
What’s better than my signature Sweet Rub on pork ribs? Not much, to be honest, but Spicy Sweet Rub gives it a run for the money. You get still get the classic brown-sugar base to highlight the natural sweetness of the pork while developing that crusty exterior, but with an added layer of deep, smoky heat. If you love fall-off-the-bone ribs and want to spice up your backyard menu, this recipe is a must-try.
Forget the endless lines at whichever fast food chain is trending this week, because you can create the ultimate grilled chicken sandwich right in your own backyard. Juicy chicken breasts get a generous coating of Spicy Sweet Rub before hitting the grill for a little flame charring. Drizzle with your favorite BBQ sauce, pile your favorite toppings high, and get ready to say goodbye to those drivethru windows forever.
If you’re looking for a flavorful recipe you can serve as an appetizer, side, or even a topping for sandwiches and burgers, you have to try these Tennessee Onions. Spicy Sweet Rub highlights the natural sweetness of the onions while providing a subtle spiciness. Everything gets coated with a healthy dose of gooey cheddar cheese before hitting the smoker for a depth of smoky flavor. Easy, versatile, bursting with flavor. What more do you want?
Nobody wants to be the host who serves bald nachos. Skip that microwaved plated of only tortilla chips and shredded cheese. With this recipe for Loaded Chicken Nachos, you’ll become known throughout the neighborhood for your nachos. We’re talking crisp tortilla chips piled high with spicy-sweet shredded chicken, melty cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and all your favorite nacho toppings. With a starter like this, who needs a main course.
Think about the flakiest, smokiest, most delicious salmon you’ve ever tried. Now imagine if it had just a touch of fiery heat. Yeah, that’s this salmon. Grilled salmon is already one of the tastiest things you can put on a plate, but when it’s seasoned with my Spicy Sweet Rub and glazed with a little Hot Honey BBQ Sauce, it’s downright addictive. This is the kind of recipe you can use to delight salmon lovers and convert nonbelievers.
Even More Spicy Sweet Rub Recipes
Hopefully this collection of my top 5 Spicy Sweet Rub recipes helps kickstart your BBQ imagination so you can get creative with your rub. If you’re still hungry after all this, check out my Spicy Sweet Rub Menu. You can access this page by scanning the QR code on the back of your bottle. I’m always updating it with new recipes, so be sure to check back often for your next favorite.
Whatever you cook up to feed the people you love, remember snap a few photos so you can share them with the Hey Grill Hey community. Make sure you’re following me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, then tag @heygrillhey so we can all cheer you on!
