Honey Free Kansas City Spice Rub
So many store-bought spice blends and BBQ rubs sneak in honey powder or honey granules for sweetness, making them a frustrating off-limits item. This blend sidesteps that entirely by leaning on coconut sugar and maple sugar granules for that deep, caramel-forward sweetness that makes a great Kansas City-style rub sing. The warmth of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger plays beautifully against the savory backbone of garlic, onion, and dried herbs, while turmeric adds a gorgeous golden color and earthy depth. It comes together in a single bowl with just a quick whisk — no cooking, no fuss, and no mystery ingredients. Press it firmly onto your protein of choice before grilling, roasting, or smoking and you'll get a beautifully seasoned crust with serious flavor layered all the way through. Make a big batch and stash it in an airtight jar; it keeps at room temperature for up to three months, so you're always ready for cookout season.
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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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