Oats Free Memphis-Style Dry Rub

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(10)

This bold, aromatic spice blend brings serious Southern barbecue energy to your kitchen with a twist that goes well beyond the usual pantry staples. Coconut sugar adds a subtle caramel sweetness that balances the heat-forward profile, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground mace give it a warmth and complexity you won't find in store-bought blends. Turmeric and ginger layer in an earthy, slightly peppery depth that makes this rub genuinely memorable on ribs, chicken, or pork shoulder. For anyone navigating oat sensitivities, pre-mixed seasoning blends can be a minefield — shared processing lines and unexpected fillers are everywhere — so mixing your own from individual spices is the smartest move. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and clean, with nothing that sneaks in unwanted grain derivatives. Pressing the rub firmly into the meat and letting it rest in the fridge before cooking is the move that takes it from good to great, letting those spices really penetrate and do their thing. Mix up a jar and keep it on the counter — you'll reach for it constantly.

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Ingredients

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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