Walnut Free Memphis-Style Dry Rub
This spice blend brings serious Southern barbecue energy to your kitchen, layering warm turmeric and ginger with the subtle sweetness of coconut sugar and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon. The combination is bold, aromatic, and surprisingly complex for something that comes together in a single bowl with no cooking required. Store-bought rubs and spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared processing facilities and vague labeling make it hard to know exactly what's in the jar. Making your own from scratch means you know every single ingredient by name, and this lineup is straightforward pantry staples all the way through. The dried thyme and oregano add a herby backbone that keeps the blend from skewing too sweet, while the mace rounds everything out with a faintly floral depth. Press it firmly onto your protein of choice, let it rest in the fridge, and you'll get that gorgeous crust and deep flavor that makes Memphis-style barbecue so craveable. A batch keeps for up to three months, so you can have great cookouts on repeat all season long.
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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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