Oats Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Spice rubs seem like they should be simple, but a surprising number of store-bought blends sneak in fillers, anti-caking agents, or even oat-derived ingredients that can catch you off guard. This homemade blend puts you in full control of every single component, so you know exactly what's going onto your food. The combination of coconut sugar, maple sugar, and warm spices like turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger creates a rub that's deeply aromatic with a subtle sweetness that caramelizes beautifully over heat. Garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano round it out with that classic Kansas City backbone — bold, savory, and just a little smoky-sweet. A firm press into your protein before grilling, roasting, or smoking is all it takes to build a serious crust with incredible depth of flavor. Make a big batch, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple ready to go for up to three months.
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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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