Seed Oil Free Herb Roasting Rub
This fragrant spice blend is the kind of thing that transforms a plain piece of chicken or a tray of roasted vegetables into something that smells like it took serious effort. Every ingredient here is a dried herb, a ground spice, or a pantry staple — rosemary, thyme, oregano, turmeric, ginger, lemon zest — nothing more, nothing less. That simplicity is exactly what makes it work so well for anyone avoiding industrially processed oils, since most store-bought seasoning blends and marinades sneak in canola, soybean, or sunflower oil as a filler or anti-caking agent. Making your own means you know precisely what's going on your food. The turmeric and ginger bring a warm, slightly earthy depth that plays beautifully against the brightness of the lemon zest and the heat of the optional cayenne. Mix it once, jar it up, and you've got a reliable go-to rub for the next three months. Press it onto fish, pork, or a sheet pan full of root vegetables and let the oven 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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