Southwestern Rub

Making BBQ Rub

• Rubs for meat are popular and very “hands-on” for a child
• Wash hands
• You can use a recycled spice container or small glass jar for storing the rub
• Gather all the spice ingredients
• Let the child smell the spices separately as you add to the bowl to blend together
• Show the size difference of a tablespoon and a teaspoon
• Ask the child to say which is bigger - tablespoon or teaspoon
• This makes a great gift to give to Dad to use for making barbeque chicken or beef - think Father's Day, birthday, Valentine's Day, etc.

SOUTHWESTERN RUB (use for beef or chicken)

1/4 cup chili powder

1 Tablespoon onion powder

1 Tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground red pepper

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight container.  Rub or push into the meat before grilling or baking