Grill Mates Barbecue Rub, 6.0 oz Bottle

If you're looking to level up your backyard BBQ without playing with a dozen different spice jars, McCormick Grill Mates Barbecue Rub is a reliable all-in-one. The texture is a coarse blend that creates a crusty bark on ribs. It is sweet from the brown sugar, smoky from the paprika, with a distinct black pepper kick that isn't overwhelming. It's remarkably versatile, too. While it's marketed for grill, it works just as well for a quick-seared steak or even roasted vegetables. Because this rub contains sugar, avoid high-flame on the grill, as it can char quickly. Keep it to indirect heat or lower temps to let that brown color develop perfectly.

This rub has a nice, deep BBQ taste that every soul food lover will love. I don't see the bottle lasting the entire month. I'm so happy I received it for free to review; I would have never known how good it is. But I plan to purchase this before it even finishes, that's how good it is.

I received the McCormick grill mates barbecue rub as a free sample but even if I didn't receive it I would have purchased it. I have always loved McCormick seasonings but this one is one of my favorites so far. I put this on my pork spare ribs and the flavor was phenomenal. Definitely recommend and will purchasing when I run out of this one.

So far I've made it with chicken thighs. Turned out delicious it has a nice Smoky flavor. Nothing spicy or overwhelming. Easy to spread. I can't wait to try it on other meats especially ribs. I didn't grill it only because I was using the oven but it still turned out great.

Tried this on pork chops tonight and it was so good. The smoky BBQ flavor with a little sweetness gave the chops an amazing crust without overpowering the meat. Super easy way to make a simple dinner taste like it came off a real barbecue pit. Definitely buying again!

The McCormick BBQ Rub Seasoning has a really nice balance of smoky, sweet, and a little bit of spice. It brings out great flavor in meats without needing a lot, and it was super easy to use. Made everything taste like classic barbecue—definitely something I'd keep on hand!

I recently picked up the McCormick Grill Mates Barbecue Rub for a family backyard barbecue, and it completely transformed our meal. Right out of the bottle, you get a fantastic aroma of smoky hickory, garlic, and sweet brown sugar. I used it generously on a couple of racks of baby back ribs and let them sit for about an hour before throwing them on the smoker. The rub adhered perfectly, and as the ribs cooked, it created the most incredible, sticky, caramelized bark I've ever managed to achieve at home. The flavor profile is incredibly well-balanced-it gives you that rich, classic barbecue sweetness first, followed by a savory, earthy depth, and just a very faint, pleasant heat at the very end that doesn't overwhelm the meat. I also sprinkled a little bit on some chicken thighs and even tossed some on roasted sweet potatoes, and it elevated both dishes instantly. It takes all the guesswork out of mixing your own spices while delivering a complex, pitmaster-quality flavor. If you want an easy, versatile, crowd-pleasing rub to keep in your pantry all summer long, this is absolutely the one to get!

I got this product to try and review for free but I would definitely buy it again. It has the perfect flavor combination of sweet and smoky without too much spice. I used it on chicken and it was very flavorful and made for a delicious dinner. I will definitely be using it on steak next.

This has been my little shortcut on busy nights 🙌 When I don't have time to marinate or think too hard about dinner, I just sprinkle this on some chicken or pork, throw it on the grill (or even the stove), and it comes out tasting like I actually planned the meal 😅 It's smoky, a little sweet, and has just enough kick to keep it from being boring. The best part? No prep, no mess—just shake and cook. Definitely one of those "keep it in the cabinet at all times" mom hacks 💯

I was excited to test this particular seasoning and exchange for my review because lately I've been on a barbecue kick. I'm all about a good dry rub so this was perfect. I used it on a pork roast and then seared the meat and it gave it such a wonderful smoky yet savory and delicious barbecue flavor that it was very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this if you want a quick and easy way to add a lot of flavor to your meat or even vegetables or other things. I feel like there can be some versatility to the season and it can be used as a marinade as well.