16 Marinades and Rubs for Flavor-Packed Summer Grilling

The sun is shining and you’re itching to fire up the grill, so you head to the grocery store and end up standing in front of the butcher or seafood counter, eyes darting from one “specials” sign to another, wondering where to start. I say, start with the seasoning—and by that I mean marinades and rubs. Regardless of the type of meat, seafood, or vegetable you choose for grilling, you’ll need to season it well.

We’re here to help with 16 of our most flavorful, kitchen-tested marinades and rubs, made for your summer grill. This collection includes an all-purpose barbecue dry rub and sauce, intensely flavored jerk and al pastor marinades, as well as spice blends and sauces that surpass their store-bought counterparts, among many other offerings. Now let’s get grilling.