Beef Free Memphis-Style Dry Rub
Bold, aromatic, and built entirely from pantry spices, this Memphis-style dry rub delivers serious barbecue flavor without a single drop of beef-derived ingredient in sight. The blend leans on turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon for warmth and depth, while dried thyme and oregano bring that classic low-and-slow herbaceousness you expect from a proper Southern rub. Coconut sugar adds just enough sweetness to encourage a gorgeous caramelized crust, and a touch of ground mace rounds everything out with a subtle, almost floral complexity. It comes together in minutes — just whisk, jar, and you've got a shelf-stable spice blend ready to go for up to three months. Press it firmly onto chicken, pork, lamb, or even hearty vegetables, let the meat rest in the fridge, and the flavors will work their way deep into every surface before it ever hits the heat. Whether you're cooking for someone avoiding beef or just want a versatile rub with real character, this one earns a permanent spot in your spice cabinet.
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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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