We asked and you shared! We were truly overwhelmed by the amazing recipes that came in after we announced our exciting Steak Rub Contest. Each one of your family rub recipes was terrific, but we could only pick one winner!

We’re pleased to announce the contest winner is Janet Tharpe of Franklin, TN. Janet wowed us with her “Rub, Sweat & Tears BBQ Rub!” Janet wins an 8” professional chef’s knife, a bamboo cutting board, and a case of 12 steaks of her choice. Plus, her rub will be featured in an upcoming grilling video with Chef Mike! Congratulations, Janet!

Below you’ll find Janet’s winning recipe as well as our first and second runners up. All make excellent rubs on your favorite Service Foods proteins!

Grand Prize Winner:
‘Rub, Sweat & Tears BBQ Rub’ submitted by Janet Tharpe of Franklin, TN
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
Mix ingredients together. Rub meat 4 hours or more before cooking. Use on beef, chicken or pork. Will keep well in airtight container for several months.

First Runner Up:
‘Stephen's Steak Seasoning’ submitted by Suzanne Elms of Asheville, NC
• 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried green bell pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp onion powder (not onion salt)
Grind together. The flavors are strong, so use lightly at first, then to suit your taste. Can be used to sprinkle on meat, or lightly roll small roast in same mix as a "crust." Especially good on pork.

Second Runner Up:
‘Our Family Steak Rub’ submitted by Alex Newbold and Johanna Lisle of Dallas, GA
• 4 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp table salt
• 1 tsp dried minced garlic
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried minced onions
Mix together and rub on meat before cooking.