Pork Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Bold, smoky-sweet, and built entirely from pantry staples, this Kansas City-style spice blend delivers serious barbecue flavor without any hidden animal-derived additives to worry about. Coconut sugar and maple granules lay down that signature caramelized crust, while Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger add warm depth that sets this rub apart from anything you'd grab off a grocery shelf. Garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano round everything out into a blend that smells incredible the moment you open the jar. Because you're mixing it yourself, you know exactly what's in it — no mystery fillers, no cross-contamination concerns from shared processing lines. Press it firmly onto chicken, beef, lamb, or even a thick slab of cauliflower before you hit the grill or fire up the smoker, and the sugars will do their magic, forming a gorgeous, lacquered bark. A batch keeps for up to three months in an airtight jar, so you can make it once and have your go-to rub ready for every cookout all season long.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!