Sesame Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Spice rubs sound simple until you start reading labels on the store-bought blends — hidden fillers, mystery "spices," and sesame-derived oils have a way of sneaking into the mix. This homemade version puts you fully in control, built from a lineup of clean, straightforward pantry staples you can verify yourself. Coconut sugar and maple granules bring a deep, caramelized sweetness that balances beautifully against the warmth of ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and turmeric, while garlic, onion, thyme, and oregano round it out with that classic Kansas City backbone. The result is a rub that smells incredible before it even hits the heat. Press it firmly onto your protein of choice and the sugars form a gorgeous, sticky crust whether you're grilling, roasting, or low-and-slow smoking. A batch takes just minutes to whisk together and keeps in an airtight jar for up to three months, so you're always one scoop away from serious flavor.
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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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