Pistachio Free Memphis-Style Dry Rub
Bold, warming, and deeply aromatic, this Memphis-style dry rub layers turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, mace, and a handful of dried herbs into something that smells like a spice market and tastes like a pitmaster's secret. Coconut sugar gives it a subtle sweetness that caramelizes beautifully on the grill or in the oven, while the fine sea salt pulls everything into balance. Every single ingredient here is a straightforward pantry spice — no blended seasoning packets, no mystery fillers, and absolutely no tree nut cross-contact to worry about. That matters more than people realize, since pre-made rubs and spice blends are notorious for being processed on shared lines with nuts. Making your own from scratch means you control exactly what goes on your food. Mix it once, jar it up, and you've got a reliable rub ready to go for up to three months — just press it firmly onto patted-dry meat and let it rest in the fridge before cooking for maximum flavor penetration.
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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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