Kansas City Style Rib Rub

1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup paprika
2 Tablespoons Essence (Emeril) **recipe follows
6 Tablespoons kosher salt
2 Taablespoons onion powder
1 Tablespoon garlic salt
1 Tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 Tablepsoon chili powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 tteaspoon cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, stir to combine.  Be sure to crumble any lumps that may form with the sugars or the spices.  Use for meats and seafood to be grilled, or for making BBQ Sauce.  Stor in an airtight container.  Keeps 6 weeks.

Yield ~ 2 cups

Essence:

2 1/2 T paprika
2 T salt
2 T garlic powder
1 T black pepper
1 T onion powder
1 T cayenne pepper
1 T dried oregano
1 T dried thyme

Combine all inqredients, mixing well.  Yield: 2/3 cup