Capsaicin Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Most spice rubs lean hard on chili powder or cayenne for their kick, which puts them completely off the table for anyone avoiding capsaicin. This blend takes a different route, building deep, complex flavor through warm spices like turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon alongside the savory backbone of garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs. The coconut sugar and maple granules bring that signature Kansas City sweetness and help create a gorgeous caramelized crust when the meat hits the heat. Every ingredient earns its place here, and nothing is just filler. Whisking everything together until the turmeric is fully incorporated ensures even color and flavor in every pinch. Store it in an airtight jar and you'll have a ready-to-go rub for grilling, roasting, or smoking for up to three months. It's the kind of pantry staple that makes weeknight dinners feel like a backyard cookout.
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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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