Easy and tasty this Spice Rub Recipe takes only five minutes to make and adds big delicious flavor for pork, seafood, chicken or beef! It's a versatile seasoning that is simple to store in a jar in your pantry

Homemade spice rub recipe in glass jar with spoon — This spice rub recipe is so easy to make you can use it on chicken, shrimp, pork or beef!

Easy Spice Rub

I've been using this rub for years, but never put it on paper. When Mom was here we made it a couple of times and now I finally have it written down to share with you!

You're going to seriously love this recipe!

Spoon with herbs and seasoning. — Five minutes to make and easy to store you're going to love this recipe for spice rub!

BBQ Spice Rub

I really love making my own seasoning mixes - my Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe is the BEST I've ever tried! I mix it up every six weeks or so. It's got great flavor whether you're using on steak, chicken or even a sprinkle in pasta salad adds great flavor!

Have you ever tried making your own? It's so simple, I hope you give it a try!

What is a dry rub?

A dry rub is a mix of spices and herbs blended together. Spices can be toasted (or not). They are combined together, mixed and stored until ready to use.

To learn more about using herbs and spices check out this article! With tons of tips and advice from experts, it will be sure to answer any questions!

Popular dry rubs are Cajun - bringing some hot spicy heat! Jamaican - a smokey, spicy blend and Old Bay Seasoning Mix great for seafood and fish.

Why make your own seasonings?

It's easy to do with ingredients you have on-hand.
Cost! It's a ton cheaper than buying the pre-made mixes.
No preservatives, you control the ingredients!
It's not all sodium - you control the spice levels.
It won't be too spicy or too blah because you can make it to your preference!
My best reason? It tastes 100 times better than store-bought!

A glass jar filled with spice rub. — Save money by making your own Spice Rub

Easy Spice Rub

Ingredients for Spice Rub

Cumin - for warm, earthy flavor.
Toasted Sesame Seeds - with a subtle nutty flavor they bring a slight crunch to the rub.
Red Chili Powder - for fruity heat
Turmeric - mildly aromatic, it's a mixture of ginger and orange
Oregano - pungent and earthy, it adds depth to this rub.
Sumac - tangy and lemony, without the tartness!
Salt - to balance and enhance the flavors!

Simple enough to make right? You got this!!

Now there are a couple ingredients on the list you may not keep regularly in your spice cabinet.

No turmeric? Your best substitute would be dried ginger. It will change the taste of the rub a bit, but if you don't want to buy a spice you may not use again just substitute with dried ginger. What I love about turmeric is the bright yellow beautiful color!
No Sumac? Substitute lemon pepper seasoning. Again this will change the flavor a bit but I'd hate for you to be purchasing spices and seasoning you don't ordinarily use.

Make this. Use it. Love it! I know we do!!!

A spoon filled with herbs and seasoning. — An easy combination of spices combine to make this rub.

Spice Rub Recipes

How to store the dry rub?

What is the best way to store the mix? A small glass jar with a screw top lid or Tupperware type container. Kept in a cool, dark they will last longer.

More homemade spice blends from the blog!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning is super easy to make, tastes 100 times better than the seasoning in the packet and saves you money! Plus you can customize to your taste - spicy, mild - whatever you enjoy. So why not make it yourself?

Check out this recipe

Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning Recipe

Big robust flavors in this copycat recipe. Montreal Steak Seasoning Spice Mix is easy to make! Liven up your meal with this perfect balance of flavors.

Check out this recipe

Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning in jar with measuring spoon.

Sweet Rib Rub Recipe

Easy to make sweet rub recipe with the best flavor. Great for pork, chicken and shrimp!

Check out this recipe

Jars of rub for ribs with a spoon for sprinkling the seasoning.

Fajita Spice Mix

Easy to make, spice up your meal with this easy recipe!

Check out this recipe

Measuring Spoons - they are easy to measure with and the shape fits right into spice jars - love that!!

Spice Rub

5 from 15 votes

Chef's Blend Spice Rub Recipe

Easy and Tasty Chef's Blend Spice Rub Recipe takes only five minutes to make and stores easily in your pantry. It's simple to make and you can easily store it in your spice cabinet. It's delicious on pork, seafood, chicken or beef. So versatile and so flavorful!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Sauces and Dressing

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 26kcal

Author: Deb Clark

Cost: $6

Ingredients

Instructions

Add the sesame seeds to a dry skillet over medium/low heat. Shake frequently and toast the seeds until golden brown. When you smell them toasting - good chance they are done! Do not let them burn (turn black) remove from the skillet as soon as they are toasted as if you leave them in the skillet they will continue to cook.
Combine the ingredients and mix together well.
Store in an airtight container. For use on chicken, seafood, pork or beef. Enjoy!

Notes

No turmeric? Your best substitute would be dried ginger. It will change the taste of the rub a bit, but if you don't want to buy a spice you may not use again just substitute with dried ginger.

What I love about turmeric is the bright yellow beautiful color!

No Sumac? Substitute lemon pepper seasoning. Again this will change the flavor a bit but I'd hate for you to be purchasing spices and seasoning you don't ordinarily use.

Love this recipe? Join the free membership group!

Nutrition

First Published: March 16, 2018... Last Updated: September 4 2019

Comments

5 from 15 votes (1 rating without comment)