Last Minute Hostess Gift for a BBQ

I've been invited to so many bbq since Memorial Day weekend and I always feel guilty just bringing with a bottle of wine. A while back, Alice and Lois posted a simple bbq rub recipe that I thought would be such a great idea to have on hand and give as a special gift for any host or hostess.

I bought a bunch of spice jars from Big Lots (Amazon has similar ones) and I stocked up on some photo labels from Pinhole Press and made a batch so I can grab & gift for any impromptu gathering!

BBQ Spice Rub Recipe, from Alice & Lois

1/2 cup chili powder

1/2 cup brown sugar

5 tablespoons salt (I found this to be really salty, so you could cut it back)

4 tablespoons black pepper

4 tablespoons cumin

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons onion powder

4 tablespoons paprika

The recipe will make approximately 5-6 jars and since there's so much I had to try it for myself. Since I'm a vegetarian I thought I'd try it with some meat-free chicken strips. I dipped them in the rub and fried them in sunflower oil. It pairs well with a cider beer and some veggies, plus it's a quick meal for any weeknight.