Barbeque dry rub is a preparation that is great for all kinds of meat, be it ribs, pork, beef or chicken. Barbeque dry rub is essentially a dry marinade and can be mixed in a way to give a combination of sweet, spicy and salty taste. Black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin powder, paprika and oregano, garlic powder, whole cloves and brown mustard seeds are the main spices used in barbeque dry rub.