Vegan Memphis-Style Dry Rub
Bold, smoky-sweet, and deeply aromatic, this Memphis-style dry rub brings serious barbecue energy to whatever you're cooking. Every ingredient here is 100% plant-derived — coconut sugar stands in for refined white sugar, and the spice lineup of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and mace creates a warm, complex depth that store-bought blends rarely match. That combination of earthy and subtly sweet notes is exactly what makes a great dry rub, and this one delivers without any hidden animal-derived additives that can sneak into commercial seasoning mixes. The dried thyme and oregano round out the savory backbone, while the garlic and onion powder give it that classic BBQ punch you'd expect from a Memphis-inspired blend. It comes together in minutes with a simple whisk, and once it's sealed in a jar, you've got a go-to pantry staple for up to three months. Press it firmly onto your protein of choice — jackfruit, cauliflower steaks, or tofu all take it beautifully — and let it rest before cooking so the flavors really sink in.
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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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