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Chef’s Blend Spice Rub Recipe

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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!

An easy homemade spice rub recipe

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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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!

A clear jar filled with a homemade spice rub recipe. There's a close up picture of a scoopful of the 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).

A glass jar filled with spice rub.

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!!!

A spoonful showing all of the amazing herbs and spices that make-up this spice rub!

An easy combination of spices combines to make this rub.

More homemade spice blends from the blog!

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!

An easy homemade spice rub recipe
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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: 26
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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: 820IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2.1mg

About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Comments

  1. Liza says


    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!!! 🙂

    Reply

    • Bowl Me Over says

      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!!

      Reply

  5. Michelle Turner says

    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.

    Reply

  11. Angela says


    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!

    Reply

  13. Ashlyn says


    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!

    Reply

  16. Jennifer A Stewart says


    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!

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    • Bowl Me Over says

      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!

      Reply

  18. michele says


    Its so much better when you make them homemade… I like that you add the sesame seeds… what a great idea!!

    Reply

  20. Julie says


    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!

    Reply

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Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties and in the summer help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Learn More . . .