Citric Acid Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Most commercial spice blends and BBQ rubs sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, which makes finding a safe option at the store genuinely frustrating. This homemade rub sidesteps that problem entirely by building its bold, smoky-sweet flavor from scratch using pantry staples you can trust. Coconut sugar and maple granules bring a deep caramelized sweetness that chars beautifully on the grill, while Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric layer in warm, complex spice notes that go way beyond your average rub. Garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano round everything out with that classic Kansas City savory backbone. A quick whisk is all it takes to bring it together, and it stores in a jar for up to three months so you're always ready for grilling season. Press it firmly onto any protein before roasting, smoking, or grilling and watch it form that gorgeous, deeply flavored crust. Once you've made your own, it's hard to go back to anything off the shelf.
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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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