Fish Free Memphis-Style Dry Rub
Bold, smoky-sweet, and deeply aromatic, this Memphis-style dry rub brings serious barbecue energy to whatever protein you throw on the grill or into the oven. The blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives it a warm complexity that goes way beyond your average store-bought seasoning mix, while dried thyme and oregano add a herby backbone that keeps things grounded and savory. Coconut sugar provides just enough sweetness to encourage a gorgeous caramelized crust without tipping into candy territory. Ground mace is the quiet secret weapon here — it adds a subtle floral depth that makes people wonder what you did differently. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with a quick whisk, then stores in a jar for up to three months, so you can keep it on hand for weeknight dinners and weekend cookouts alike. Every single ingredient in this blend is plant-derived, which means there's zero concern about hidden seafood-based additives that sometimes sneak into commercial rubs and spice packets. Press it firmly onto your meat, let it rest in the fridge, and get ready for results that taste like you really know what you're doing.
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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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