Gluten Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Spice rubs seem simple until you start reading the labels on store-bought blends and realize how many sneak in fillers, anti-caking agents, or starch-based carriers that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding gluten. This homemade blend sidesteps all of that with a short, clean list of pantry staples you can actually trust. Coconut sugar and maple sugar granules bring a deep, caramelized sweetness that chars beautifully on the grill, while Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger layer in warm, complex notes that go way beyond your average BBQ rub. Garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano round everything out with that classic Kansas City backbone — bold, smoky, and a little sweet. A firm press onto your protein before grilling, roasting, or smoking is all it takes to get a gorgeous crust with serious flavor. It comes together in minutes and keeps in a jar for up to three months, so you can make a big batch and have it ready whenever the craving hits.
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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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