Low Sugar Classic Spice Rub

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

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Ingredients

8 servings

2 tbsp smoked paprika
McCormick Smoked Paprika - 0.9 Oz McCormick Gourmet Organic Smoked Paprika,1.62 oz Morton & Bassett Smoked Paprika Simply Organic Smoked Paprika Spice Islands® Smoked Paprika
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1 tbsp brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground mustard
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, ground mustard, and cayenne, if using, in a small bowl.
2
Whisk or stir with a fork until the mixture is uniform in color with no visible streaks of individual spices.

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