Turkey Free Kansas City Spice Rub
Bold, smoky-sweet, and built entirely from pantry staples, this Kansas City-style spice rub delivers serious barbecue flavor without a single animal product in the mix. Coconut sugar and maple sugar granules create that signature caramelized crust when heat hits, while Ceylon cinnamon adds a warm, slightly floral depth that sets this blend apart from generic store-bought options. Turmeric, ginger, garlic, and onion powder layer in savory complexity, and the dried thyme and oregano round everything out with a subtle herbal finish. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with a quick whisk — just make sure to blend until those turmeric streaks disappear for an even coat every time. Store it in an airtight jar and it stays fresh for up to three months, so you can batch it ahead and have it ready for whatever hits the grill. Press it firmly onto chicken, beef, pork, fish, or even hearty vegetables before roasting, grilling, or smoking and let the heat do the rest. It's the kind of versatile, crowd-pleasing rub that earns a permanent spot on your spice shelf.
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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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