Paraben Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Spice rubs seem simple until you start reading the labels on store-bought blends and realize how many contain additives, anti-caking agents, or preservatives you'd rather avoid. This homemade version puts you fully in control, built entirely from whole spices, dried herbs, and natural sweeteners you can trust. Coconut sugar and maple sugar bring that signature Kansas City sweetness with a subtle caramel depth, while turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in warmth that goes way beyond a basic BBQ rub. Garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano round everything out into a blend that smells incredible the moment you open the jar. Press it firmly onto your protein before grilling, roasting, or smoking and you'll get a gorgeous crust with serious flavor payoff. It keeps for up to three months in an airtight jar, so one quick batch means you're stocked for the whole grilling season.
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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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