Try this cajun recipe for rub. cover the meat with it, let it sit in fridge for a few hours, then dry meat. It is my favorite.
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme