MSG Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Store-bought spice blends are one of the sneakiest places hidden additives show up, and that includes flavor enhancers you'd never expect in a simple rub. This from-scratch blend gives you full control over every ingredient, so you know exactly what's going onto your food. Coconut sugar and maple sugar bring a deep, caramelized sweetness that builds a gorgeous crust on the grill or in the oven, while Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger add warmth and complexity that goes way beyond your average BBQ seasoning. Garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano round everything out with that classic smoky-savory backbone Kansas City is known for. Just whisk it together, pack it into a jar, and it keeps for up to three months — ready whenever you need it. Press it firmly onto any protein before grilling, roasting, or smoking 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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