Honey Free Memphis-Style Dry Rub
Memphis-style dry rub is one of those pantry staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — ribs, chicken thighs, pork shoulder, you name it. This blend leans on coconut sugar for its subtle sweetness, which means you get that classic balance of savory and sweet without a drop of honey or any liquid sweetener in sight. The combination of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and mace gives it a warmth and depth that goes well beyond your average store-bought seasoning blend. Dried thyme and oregano round out the herbaceous notes, while garlic and onion powder anchor everything with that familiar, craveable backbone. Whisking everything together takes about two minutes, and once it's sealed in a jar it keeps for up to three months — so you can make a big batch and reach for it all season long. The technique of pressing the rub firmly onto patted-dry meat and letting it rest in the fridge before cooking is what really makes the flavors sink in and develop a gorgeous crust once heat hits.
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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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