Artificial Food Coloring Free Italian Herb & Spice Rub
Packaged spice blends are one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic dyes and artificial additives — even savory ones can hide colorants you'd never expect. Making your own rub at home puts you fully in control of every single ingredient, and this one delivers serious, restaurant-quality flavor without a single questionable additive. Dried oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme form a fragrant Mediterranean backbone, while smoked paprika and turmeric add depth and a gorgeous natural color that no artificial dye could improve on. A touch of garlic powder and black pepper round everything out, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough heat if you're feeling bold. Stir it all together in a bowl, pour it into a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to six months. Use it as a rub for chicken, pork, or roasted vegetables, or stir it into olive oil for a quick marinade — the possibilities are genuinely endless. It's the kind of simple, clean kitchen win that makes you wonder why you ever bought the store-bought stuff in the first place.
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8 servings
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried rosemary, finely crushed
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the oregano, basil, crushed rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended.
- 2
Transfer to an airtight jar and store at room temperature, away from direct heat and light, for up to 6 months.