Big Bold Burger Rub

Combine all ingredients well. If you are not using it right away, place rub in an airtight container and store in your pantry for one month, or for up to 6 months in the freezer.

To use, sprinkle a generous amount of rub onto one or both sides of burgers, and gently rub it on the meat with your hands to make sure it adheres. Drizzle a small amount of canola oil over burgers and gently spread it over them. This helps seal in the juices and will give your burger a nice crust. Let burgers sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling, or cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Take a paper towel, moisten it with a little canola oil, and rub it on the grates of your grill. Preheat grill to medium high, then add burgers. Resist the temptation to flip the burgers often—wait until they are done on one side (they’ll release easily at that point), then flip. And please, for heaven’s sake, don’t squish your burgers with that spatula—it squeezes all of those yummy juices out and you’ll end up with dry burgers!

Another tip for flavorful, juicy burgers: I like to add a small amount of Worcestershire sauce and mix it in with the meat. Delish!