Almond Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Bold, smoky-sweet, and built from pantry staples, this Kansas City-style spice rub delivers serious barbecue flavor without a trip to a specialty store. Coconut sugar and maple granules create that signature caramelized crust when heat hits the meat, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add warmth that goes way beyond the usual rub. Turmeric brings a gorgeous golden color and a subtle earthiness, and the dried thyme and oregano round everything out with a savory, herby backbone. Store-bought rubs can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts — shared facilities and vague "natural flavors" labels make it hard to feel confident. Mixing your own means you know exactly what's in the jar, and this blend stores beautifully for up to three months so you're always ready for grill season. Press it firmly onto chicken, pork, or beef before roasting, grilling, or smoking, and let the heat do the rest.
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8 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup granules sugar or maple sugar
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coconut sugar, maple sugar, turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, thyme, and oregano in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended with no visible streaks of turmeric.
- 2
Transfer to an airtight jar and store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
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