In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
4 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 & 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder, 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon kosher salt