BHA & BHT Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Smoky, sweet, and deeply aromatic, this spice rub brings serious Kansas City soul to whatever you're throwing on the grill or into the oven. 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 blend. The problem with most store-bought rubs is that they're loaded with synthetic preservatives — exactly the kind of additives this blend sidesteps entirely by relying on nothing but whole spices, dried herbs, and natural sweeteners. Every single ingredient here is clean and recognizable, so you know exactly what's going on your food. Whisk everything together, press it firmly onto your protein of choice, and let the heat do the rest. It keeps for up to three months in an airtight jar, which means you can batch it ahead and have a preservative-free rub ready to go any night of the week. Whether you're smoking ribs, roasting chicken, or grilling cauliflower steaks, this rub delivers bold, layered flavor without any compromise.
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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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