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Rubs & Sauces

Transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary meals with this collection of homemade rubs, marinades, and sauces. From smoker-ready dry rubs to rich pasta sauces, these recipes will help you build layers of flavor in every dish.

A small white spoon in a small jar filled with homemade chicken rub.

Most Popular Rub Recipe

This homemade rub for chicken is the most-loved rub recipe, with over 247K visits!

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Top Rub Recipes

  • Smoked rub in a white bowl with a small spoon beside it.
    Best Homemade Smoked Brisket Rub Recipe
  • Homemade pork rub for smoker in a glass jar with green herbs behind it.
    Best Homemade Pork Rub For Smoking
  • A side view of turkey rub in a small white bowl on a wooden table.
    Best Smoked Turkey Rub Recipe
  • The smoked paprika, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme in a white bowl, not mixed.
    The Best Prime Rib Rub Recipe

Classic Sauces

  • The best peanut butter hoisin sauce in a white dipping bowl garnished with sesame seeds.
    Best Peanut Hoisin Sauce Recipe
  • Homemade alfredo sauce in a white bowl garnished with chopped parsley.
    Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe with Half-and-Half
  • Homemade Whole30 cranberry sauce served in a white serving bowl, with a few whole cranberries and cinnamon sticks behind the bowl.
    Whole30 Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Paleo)
  • Homemade burger sauce in a small mason jar, with visible small chunks of diced pickles.
    Smash Burger Sauce Recipe

More Rubs and Sauces

  • Three jars of homemade canned tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes using water bath canning.
    Canned Tomato Sauce Recipe (Water Bath Canning)
  • Fresh avocado lime crema in a glass jar with spoon, with avocado and lime in background on rustic wood surface.
    Creamy Avocado Lime Crema
  • Homemade red pepper jelly made with chopped peppers, shown in an open jar with sealed jars behind.
    Homemade Red Pepper Jelly
  • A whole turkey submerged in a large pot with fresh herb citrus turkey brine.
    Fresh Herb and Citrus Turkey Brine Recipe
  • A glass swing-top bottle and a mason jar filled with bright red homemade hot sauce, surrounded by fresh red peppers.
    How to Make Hot Sauce from Jalapenos
  • Basil chimichurri in a white serving bowl on a wooden table, with a bunch of fresh Thai basil in the background.
    Fresh Basil Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
  • Crispy sweet potato fries served with creamy homemade dill mayo sauce in a small white bowl.
    Homemade Dill Mayo Sauce
  • Lamb marinade ingredients combined in a white bowl with a rack of lamb in the background.
    Easy Lamb Marinade with Mustard
  • The mixed steak seasoning in a small airtight jar with a small white spoon beside it.
    Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning
  • Spices for homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe on a wooden cutting board with cinnamon sticks and whole cloves.
    How To Make 1 Tablespoon of Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Dry spice rub for smoked chicken in a mason jar with a white spoon.
    Best Chicken Rub For Smoking Chicken
A photo of Jeri Walker smiling in her kitchen while holding a cup of coffee, welcoming her readers to her website.

Meet Jeri

I'm Jeri, the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind Winding Creek Ranch. With over 40 years of hands-on cooking experience, I specialize in creating easy, family-friendly recipes that actually work. From pellet grill and air fryer dishes to everyday meals, each recipe is tested to ensure it turns out perfectly every time.

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Reader Favorites

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  • Six jars of pickled beets on a wooden counter with beet leaves.
    Easy Old Fashioned Pickled Beets Recipe
  • A scoop of creamy cookies and cream ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint jar, highlighting the rich texture and Oreo cookie chunks.
    Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

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