Spice rub

Some "wet" rubs may have oil, water, or other liquid added to make a thick paste.

The most straightforward rub is just coarsely ground black pepper as in steak au poivre.

[1] Spice rubs can also add ingredients such as herbs, crushed garlic, or oil to make a paste.

The most popular cooking method for food prepared using a spice rub is grilling.

Sautéing is another method, especially if the spice rub includes flour or bread crumbs.

Halibut being prepared with a coffee spice rub
A pork shoulder coated with a spice rub before cooking