Lupin Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Smoky, sweet, and deeply aromatic, this spice rub brings serious backyard barbecue energy to whatever protein you throw on the grill. Coconut sugar and maple sugar create that signature Kansas City caramelized crust, while Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger add warm, complex depth that goes way beyond a basic salt-and-pepper situation. Garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and oregano round everything out with savory backbone that holds up beautifully under high heat. Store-bought rubs and seasoning blends can be a minefield — fillers, anti-caking agents, and mystery "spice blends" often sneak in ingredients that aren't always clearly labeled. Making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar, and this one comes together in a single bowl with a quick whisk. It keeps for up to three months in an airtight container, so you can batch it once and have it ready for every cookout, roast, or smoke session all season long. Just pat your protein dry, press the rub in firmly, and let the heat do the rest.
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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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