Macadamia Free Kansas City Spice Rub
There is something deeply satisfying about mixing your own spice rub from scratch, and this Kansas City-style blend delivers that signature sweet-smoky warmth in every pinch. Coconut sugar and maple sugar bring a rich, caramelized base that plays beautifully against the earthy depth of turmeric and ginger, while Ceylon cinnamon adds a gentle, floral heat that sets it apart from anything off the shelf. Garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano round things out with that classic savory backbone you want on ribs, chicken, or a thick-cut pork shoulder. Store-bought rubs can be a minefield of mystery ingredients and shared-facility warnings, so blending your own means you know exactly what's going on your food. Just whisk everything together until the turmeric is fully incorporated — no streaks, no clumps — and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months. Press it firmly onto your protein before it hits the grill or smoker 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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