All-Purpose Dry Rub

I use this one which is almost identical.
All South Bafbecue Rub.
Chris Schlesinger's basic BBQ rub recipe. You can't go wrong with this one.

Recipe From : The Thrill of the Grill by Chris Schlesinger

2 Tablespoons salt
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons ground cumin
2 Tablespoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons black pepper -- freshly cracked
1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 Tablespoons paprika

All you do is throw them together and mix them well.

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We add whole allspice, cinnamon stick and whole cloves, ground in a spice blender, and use a combination of homemade sweet and smoked paprika. When we don't feel like grilling, or when the grill is in use for other things as it was last night, we slow cook the meat for 3 or so hours in a 225 degree oven with excellent results.

Not only is this rub delicious on steaks, I've also used it as the seasoning for roasted nuts. Melt some unsalted butter, stir in some of your favorite nuts (I use any combination of pecans, almonds, macadamia, and cashews), then add enough of the rub to evenly coat all the nuts. Bake a single layer at about 250 for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle a bit of kosher salt over them when they come out and let cool.