Ina Garten's Go-To Store-Bought BBQ Rub Can Be Used On Anything

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Celebrity chef and author Ina Garten is well-known for her delicious recipes using all kinds of ingredient combinations and seasoning blends, but there's one store-bought item that always has a place in her pantry. As spotted in a pantry reorganization in Garten's kitchen, Stubb's Bar-B-Q Rub is a mouthwatering combination of different seasonings that you may want in your own kitchen, too.

The primary ingredients in Stubb's Bar-B-Q rub are sea salt, garlic, paprika, and turmeric, with natural flavors including hickory smoke coming to the party. These four simple seasonings combine to make a flavor sensation that might just tempt you to empty the whole bottle. It's no wonder that Stubb's selection of BBQ sauces and dry rubs has been around since 1992 or that Ina Garten's pick has a rather glowing 4.6 rating on Amazon. According to one customer, "It's not spicy or overpowering, and still leaves room for you to add more salt if you prefer."

Almost anything can benefit from a shake of Stubb's famous rub, from vegetables to brisket. And possibly the best part? It goes well with almost any other seasonings, too. Whether you're using another celebrity chef's favorite store-bought barbecue sauce or your own special home blend, Ina Garten and Stubb's won't let you down when it comes to crafting BBQ meals that will make you feel like a master smoker.

As for what to pair with Stubb's Bar-B-Q rub, start with a classic: ribs. Spare ribs, baby back, beef, pork — it doesn't matter, as Stubb's can boost them all. Just pat the ribs dry before cooking and grind the rub into the meat with your knuckles. You can even layer wet ingredients like barbecue sauce or your favorite marinades on top for a little extra flavor boost.

Of course, this seasoning isn't just for meat. Sprinkle it on roast veggies before they go into the oven to give them a delectable flavor that can make even the most stubborn veggie-hating rugrats ask for seconds. While you're at it, use cornstarch on some roasted vegetables to help dry them out and add a delectable crispy crunch. It works for a wide variety of veggies, including carrots, potatoes, broccoli, and zucchini.

Finally, you can easily use Stubb's to give hamburgers an extra kick, adding it as you would with your standard seasonings. Combine it with other fresh or canned ingredients that upgrade plain burgers, like pineapple or chipotle peppers, and watch your creations become the talk of your next neighborhood cookout.