Almond Free Memphis-Style Dry Rub
This dry rub brings serious Southern barbecue energy with a spice blend that goes way beyond the basics. Turmeric, ground ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and mace give it a warm, complex depth that makes it feel almost exotic while still hitting those classic smoky-sweet notes you expect from Memphis-style cooking. Coconut sugar adds a subtle caramel sweetness that helps build a gorgeous crust on the meat, and the dried thyme and oregano round everything out with a herby backbone. Store-bought rubs can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since blending facilities often handle multiple allergens and labels aren't always clear. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so you know exactly what's going onto your food. Whisk it together in minutes, pack it into a jar, and it keeps for up to three months — meaning you can batch it once and have bold, reliable flavor ready to go all season long. Pat it onto your protein, let it rest in the fridge, and get ready for some seriously satisfying results off the grill or out of the oven.
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8 servings
- 2 tbsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground mace
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sea salt, coconut sugar, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended with no visible streaks of any single spice.
- 2
Transfer to an airtight jar or container. Store at room temperature, away from heat and light, for up to 3 months.
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