Hazelnut Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Bold, smoky-sweet, and packed with warm spice, this Kansas City-style rub transforms any cut of meat into something seriously crave-worthy. The combination of coconut sugar and maple sugar creates that signature caramelized bark on the grill or in the oven, while Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric add depth without tipping into dessert territory. Ginger, garlic, and onion powder bring the savory backbone, and dried thyme and oregano round everything out with a subtle herbal finish. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and vague labeling make it hard to know what's really inside the jar. Mixing your own rub from scratch means you control every single ingredient — no guesswork, no label anxiety. Just whisk it together, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months and works beautifully on chicken, pork, beef, or even roasted vegetables.
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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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