In a pint fruit jar I put:

3 TBS dry mustard
3 TBS chili powder
4 tsp cayenne pepper
3 TBS paprika
3 TBS garlic powder
3 TBS onion powder
4 tsp lemon pepper
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground allspice
Directions:

The 4 tsp of cayenne creates a lot of heat so if you like a milder BBQ sauce, you might want to decrease this spice. I think it would work great for chicken wings as is, maybe with a bit more cayenne if you really like the fire.

To use the rub in cooking I lightly coated the meat and roasted or grilled it. When I roasted the chops, I had meat drippings in the pan. I added a small can of tomato sauce to these drippings and had a great sauce to baste the meat. You could probably add the spice mixture to a can of tomato sauce and use it just like you would the bottled BBQ sauce.

Another variation I’ve thought of is to add apple juice or pineapple juice to make the sauce a little sweeter. My friend also suggested a little cider vinegar to make it a little more tart.

This recipe was contributed by Sheila from the Radiant Recovery Community Forum.