High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Most store-bought spice blends and BBQ rubs sneak in high fructose corn syrup or other processed sweeteners that have no business being on your grill. This homemade blend sidesteps all of that by leaning on coconut sugar and maple sugar granules for that signature sweet-savory Kansas City character — no label-reading anxiety required. The warmth of Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger gives it serious depth, while garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano round out that classic smoky-herb backbone you want on ribs, chicken, or a thick pork shoulder. Everything comes together in a single bowl with just a whisk, and the finished rub stores in an airtight jar for up to three months, so you can batch it once and have it ready all grilling season. Just pat your protein dry, press the rub in firmly, and let the heat do the rest — whether you're grilling, roasting, or low-and-slow smoking. It's the kind of pantry staple that makes you wonder why you ever bought the packaged stuff in the first place.
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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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