Chestnut Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Smoky, sweet, and warmly spiced, this Kansas City-style dry rub transforms any cut of meat into something seriously crave-worthy. Coconut sugar and maple sugar granules build that signature caramelized bark on the grill or in the oven, while Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric add a depth that goes way beyond the average store-bought blend. Speaking of store-bought — pre-made spice rubs and seasoning blends can be a minefield, often processed on shared lines with unexpected ingredients. Making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Every ingredient here is a straightforward pantry staple, so there's no guesswork and no label anxiety. Just 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, so you can batch it once and reach for it all season long.
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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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