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
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!
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!
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
- 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!!!
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!
Measuring Spoons - they are easy to measure with and the shape fits right into spice jars - love that!!
Spice Rub
Chef's Blend Spice Rub Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon sumac
- 1 tablespoon salt
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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!
Julie
I love using dry rubs and have never had one with sumac! I'm going over the spice store today so will definitely add it to my list. I am so glad that I got my instant pot when I did and love the convenience and the yummy recipes for using it!
Bowl Me Over
I love the flavor sumac gives this rub - it gives it more richness and body - really delicious! I hope you give it a try!!
Madi
What a great spice blend! I can't wait to give this a try!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful! It has so much flavor - enjoy this recipe!
michele
Its so much better when you make them homemade... I like that you add the sesame seeds... what a great idea!!
Bowl Me Over
The toasted sesame seeds really give it a great flavor - thank you Michele!!
Michele Phillips
Homemade spice rubs are the best! This one looks amazing!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Michele!
Jennifer A Stewart
Making my own spice rubs at home has become my new favorite past time. I love that I can use the spices I have at home, customize it to my tastes and my family's taste, and it doesn't have any fillers, preservatives, or so much extra salt that it is almost inedible. This one looks very tasty and I do have some sumac that I need to use up!
Bowl Me Over
That's totally the case, right? Store bought is so full of preservatives and things you can't pronounce! When you make it at home your options are so much bigger and you only need to make what you need! Love sumac, it's such an interesting spice!
Sandra Shaffer
I would make your ribs with this amazing rub! I need to make a big batch so I can use it anytime!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful - enjoy Sandra! Today we're using this rub on lamb chops - so yummy!!!
Michaela Kenkel
Look at that spice rub!! So many flavors -- I can only imagine how this tastes! I am whipping up a batch this weekend!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful you going to love it Michaela!
Ashlyn
My mind is full of ideas of ways to use this rub! Thank you for the substitution suggestions as well. I have everything but sumac so will try it with the lemon pepper!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful! It's so versatile, enjoy Ashlyn!!!
debi at Life Currents
I've seen so many great IP recipes, I think I'd start with a cheesecake though. That sounds like fun!
Bowl Me Over
Mmmm!!!! Cheesecake, sounds delicious!
Angela
A perfect blend of spices!!! I have almost all the ingredients! Will have to pick up the rest because this sounds like it would be great in so many dishes! Thanks for sharing!
Bowl Me Over
I use this spice blend ALL THE TIME! Great flavor and so much better than store bought! Thank you Angela!!
Richa Gupta
Such a wonderful idea, something I would like to try at home anytime!
Bowl Me Over
I hope you give it a try, this is such a versatile rub - enjoy!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Homemade spices are so much better than store-bought!
Bowl Me Over
All day long Megan! I hope you give this a try!
Lauren Taylor
I love the idea of incoporating sea food! I Will have to try this
Bowl Me Over
I’ve used it both on shrimp kabobs and shrimp pasta - so good! I hope you really enjoy it!
Megan
Love the idea of making your own dry rub.
Bowl Me Over
I use it to season almost everything!
Jersey Girl Cooks
Great spice blend and thanks for the giveaway chance!
Bowl Me Over
You bet - best of luck in the contest!
Michelle Turner
This is wonderful. I use it for so many things, even throw a tsp or more into soup. Hope your black eyes go away soon.
Bowl Me Over
Love the tip for soup Michelle! Yesterday I tossed it on top of oven roasted veggies, yummy!!!
J
If I won I would make the Instant Pot potato soup and ham first.
Bowl Me Over
That one is one tasty soup! Good luck J!!!
Michele Hall
I would make a whole chicken if I won... I love the fact how quick it is!
Bowl Me Over
Instant Pot’s are the BEST!! Good luck Michele!!
Wendy Forbes
I would make a lot of different recipes if I won, everything from lasagna to cheesecake for starters.
Bowl Me Over
All great options, good luck to you Wendy!
Liza
Sometimes all you really need to make a dish special is that "secret rub"! I'm learning it a hard way from my husband constantly complaining at the lack of flavor in my cooking! Knowing this formula can make a break your cooking! And this rub is that perfect, delicious answer!!! 🙂
Bowl Me Over
It’s got big flavor Liza, mix some up so you have it handy! I don’t believe that about your cooking though, I’m pretty sure everyone is standing in line looking for seconds!!