A BBQ Rub recipe is fundamental to making great BBQ. Do not be intimidated by all the ingredients and how they should be mixed. Below is a brief overview of the core spices to a good bbq dry rub. Feel free to try this basic recipe and experiment with combinations of these spices and more. Killer hogs BBQ Core Spices Paprika The spice by volume most used as a good base for barbecue rubs is paprika. Paprika is made from sweet red peppers that are dried and then powdered. Most paprika originates from Hungary but now you can get some great paprika from Spain. The author prefers 'sweet Hungarian paprika' when making his own rub. Paprika is responsible for giving barbecue its beautiful red color. Killer hogs Barbecue Chili Powder Chili powder is a spice mix usually made from chili peppers (red, ancho, chipotle and cayenne). Often mixes will include other spices such as black pepper, coriander, turmeric, mace and others. Salt Salt is in everything right? Go easy becau