Nutmeg Free Herb Roasting Rub
This fragrant spice blend layers rosemary, thyme, oregano, and parsley with warm notes of turmeric and ginger, a bright hit of lemon zest, and just enough heat from optional cayenne to keep things interesting. The result is a deeply aromatic rub that makes roasted chicken, fish, pork, or vegetables taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Many store-bought seasoning blends sneak in nutmeg or mixed spice as a filler, which can be a real problem if you're trying to avoid it — this one is built entirely from scratch so you know exactly what's going in. Garlic powder and onion powder round out the savory backbone, while black pepper and sea salt tie everything together without any mystery ingredients. It takes just a few minutes to mix up and keeps in an airtight jar for up to three months, so you can batch it once and reach for it all season long. Press a generous tablespoon or two firmly onto your protein or vegetables before roasting or grilling and let the heat do the rest.
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8 servings
- 2 tbsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp lemon zest, dried or fresh
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne (if using) in a small mixing bowl and stir until evenly blended.
- 2
Transfer the rub to an airtight jar or container. Store at room temperature away from heat and light for up to 3 months.
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