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11 Easy Rubs and Marinades for the Grill

  • Simple All-Purpose Marinade

    This simple marinade recipe is suitable for pretty much any kind of meat (or meat substitute)! We especially love it on chicken or steak.

  • Blackberry Salmon Marinade

    This blackberry marinade will kick your summer barbecue up a notch! It works well with all meats, but we like it best with grilled salmon.

  • Sweet & Spicy Chicken Marinade

    This sweet and spicy marinade will really take your grilled chicken to the next level! It's our go-to recipe for chicken tacos.

  • All-Purpose Meat Rub

    You can probably make this all-purpose rub with ingredients you have in your pantry right now! We like it best on brisket or ribs.

  • 4-Ingredient Chicken Teriyaki Marinade

    This is the only teriyaki marinade recipe you'll ever need! All you need are four ingredients. We love it on grilled chicken or shrimp.

  • Salt-Free Fajita Rub

    If you love fajitas, but are watching your sodium intake, try this salt-free rub! It lends a complex flavor to meat without the high sodium counts traditionally found in Mexican dishes.

  • Balsamic Date Marinade

    Tangy balsamic and sweet dates make for a perfect combination in this easy marinade! Marinate chicken in this sauce overnight for a flavorful entree.

  • Dry Jerk Rub

    Experience the smoky flavors of Jamaica with this dry jerk rub. We love it on chicken, pork or salmon.

  • Cajun Spice Rub

    This salt-free spicy Cajun rub is delicious on grilled shrimp! You can also use it to give your jambalaya an extra kick.

  • Kickin' Chicken Rub

    This crowd-pleasing chicken rub gets its depth of flavor from Greek seasoning. Turn up the heat by adding more cayenne pepper!

  • Best BBQ Dry Rub

    Instead of the usual barbecue sauce, try this dry BBQ rub! When grilled, it forms a wonderful caramelized crust on the meat. It's perfect on pork or chicken.
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11 Easy Rubs and Marinades for the Grill

By Melinda Hershey, Staff Writer

Why buy a rub or marinade at the store when you can make it yourself using just a few simple ingredients? These DIY versions are as tasty as they are economical!

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Simple All-Purpose Marinade

This simple marinade recipe is suitable for pretty much any kind of meat (or meat substitute)! We especially love it on chicken or steak.