Seed Oil Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Most store-bought spice blends and BBQ rubs sneak in anti-caking agents, natural flavors, or fillers that can be hard to vet — this one is built entirely from pantry staples you can trust. The base of coconut sugar and maple sugar granules delivers that signature Kansas City sweetness with a deep, caramel-like backbone, while turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in warmth and complexity that goes way beyond a basic rub. Garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano round everything out with savory, herby depth that smells absolutely incredible the moment you open the jar. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk, and a single batch keeps for up to three months — meaning you can prep ahead and have bold, reliable flavor on standby whenever the grill calls. Press it firmly onto chicken, pork, beef, or even cauliflower before roasting or smoking, and the sugars caramelize into a gorgeous, lacquered crust. It's the kind of rub that makes people ask what your secret is, and the answer is refreshingly simple.
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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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