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 or spice cabinet. It’s delicious on pork, seafood, chicken or beef. So versatile and so flavorful!

This spice rub recipe is so easy you’ll enjoy it on most everything you make. Chicken, shrimp (delicious!) and pork!

Before I dive into this recipe I have two things to share with you today! This delicious spice rub AND a giveaway for an Instant Pot! I’ve been sharing a ton-o-recipe so if you want to jump on the band-wagon without making an investment in a new piece of kitchen equipment, now is your chance! Read on to learn more!

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Instant Pot Giveaway!

It’s been pretty quiet over here lately, have you noticed? If you’re over on Instagram I’ve been sharing a bit more about life behind the scenes. I had surgery last week and have been slowly recovering ever since.

A prevalent disease in the Central Valley affects your tears ducts. Because of the terrible air quality paired with all the allergens some people have more problems then others. SO…. surgery last week on both my tear ducts. Mom came down and helped out (my mom is the BEST) and so time has been filled with resting, healing, naps and me looking in the mirror wondering WHEN these black eyes will go away?

Yes… I look like I went a round with the champ! Seriously, my eyes are completely black and blue and this is a week later. Though this is the fourth time I’ve had this surgery this time has been a bit more of an ordeal. ANYWAY…

Like I said, it’s been quiet over here! 😀

Mom was great. We still did a ton of cooking (when I say we I mean her!) and though I didn’t take many pictures, I did get a few. One of which was photographing this amazing spice rub!

Five minutes to make and easy to store you’re going to love this recipe for 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!

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 use. Popular dry rubs are Cajun, Jamaican and Old Bay Dry Rub (great for seafood and fish).

Save money by making your own Spice Rub

How do you make a dry rub?

1. cumin
2. toasted sesame seeds
3. red chili powder
4. turmeric
5. oregano
6. sumac
7. salt
8. combine the ingredients, mix together well and store in an airtight container.

Simple enough to make right? 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 give you similar health benefits, but will change the taste of the rub a bit.
• 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!!!

An easy combination of spices combine to make this rub.

Instant Pot Giveaway – Ok guys along with this easy and amazing recipe I’m sharing with you today…. drum roll please….. there’s a give away!

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Chef’s Blend Spice Rub Recipe

Homemade Spice Rub is easy to make and 100 times better than store bought! It takes just 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!

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5 from 14 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!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Sauces and Dressing

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 26kcal

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp sumac
• 1 tbsp salt

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!
  

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1208mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 16.4% | Vitamin C: 0.4% | Calcium: 4.8% | Iron: 11.8%

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