Context: So , to heck with the chicken . Picked it up , took it home and made a simple rub : 2 T course ground pepper 2 T brown sugar 1/2 tsp powdered garlic 1/2 tsp salt DIRECTIONS Mix dry ingredients together by hand . Rub generously on ribs .

Question: Why did I make a rub ?
Options:
0. Because it 's simple .
1. Because it makes the meat taste better .
2. None of the above choices .
3. Because I took it home .
Answer: 1