Nutmeg Free Kansas City Spice Rub
A great spice rub can transform a simple cut of meat into something genuinely crave-worthy, and this Kansas City-style blend delivers that deep, smoky-sweet complexity you want from a proper barbecue seasoning. Coconut sugar and maple sugar bring a rich, caramelized sweetness that builds a gorgeous crust on the grill or in the oven, while Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric add warmth and a subtle earthiness that keeps things interesting. Many commercial rubs and pre-mixed blends sneak in nutmeg or mixed spice blends, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay in control of every single ingredient. Every component here is straightforward and easy to source, and the whole thing comes together with just a whisk and a bowl. Once blended, it keeps in an airtight jar for up to three months, so you can batch it ahead and have it ready for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts without any last-minute scrambling. Press it firmly onto your protein before grilling, roasting, or smoking and let the heat do the rest — the sugars caramelize into a sticky, flavorful bark that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
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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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