Smoky, sweet, and deeply aromatic, this Kansas City-style spice blend brings serious backyard barbecue energy to whatever protein you throw at it. Coconut sugar and maple granules create that signature caramelized crust when heat hits, while Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger add warmth and complexity that goes way beyond a basic store-bought rub. Garlic, onion, thyme, and oregano round everything out into a blend that smells incredible the moment you open the jar. Store-bought spice blends and seasoning packets are notorious for sneaking in unexpected grains as fillers or anti-caking agents, so mixing your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. Every single ingredient here is a pure spice, herb, or natural sweetener — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. Just whisk it all together, transfer it to an airtight jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months. Press it firmly onto your protein before grilling, roasting, or smoking and let the heat do the rest.
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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.
Transfer to an airtight jar and store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
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