Rubs work very well on meat because it contains sugar, which help the spices cling onto the meat. Rubs will never scorch as barbecue sauces do. The rub will melt and the spices are then carried back into the meat by its own natural juices. For optimum flavor rub spices onto thawed meat 2-3 hours before grilling. Use 2-3 tsp per lb. Adjust to flavor. Ing: Onion,garlic,salt.sugar, herbs & spices