Alpha Gal Friendly Kansas City Spice Rub
That deep, smoky-sweet aroma when a good spice rub hits a hot grill is one of the best things in cooking, and this Kansas City-style blend absolutely delivers. Coconut sugar and maple sugar granules create that signature caramelized crust, while Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger add warmth and complexity that goes way beyond a basic seasoning packet. Garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and oregano round everything out into a blend that smells like a proper backyard cookout. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, store-bought rubs and marinades can be a minefield — many contain hidden mammalian-derived additives or are processed on shared lines — so mixing your own from scratch is genuinely the safest move. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so you know exactly what's going on your food. Just pat your protein dry, press the rub in firmly, and let the heat do the rest — whether you're grilling, roasting, or low-and-slow smoking. Make a big batch and stash it in an airtight jar; it keeps for up to three months and is ready whenever the craving hits.
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8 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup granules sugar or maple sugar
Ingredient noteA small number of producers use animal-fat-based defoaming agents. Most maple syrup is fine, but you can look for brands labeled vegan to be certain.
- 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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