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All-Purpose Tennessee Dry Rub – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

All-Purpose Tennessee Dry Rub

Elevate your grilling game with a seasoning blend that strikes the perfect balance between smoky, sweet, and spicy. This all-purpose dry rub is the secret weapon for everything from succulent pork ribs to crispy chicken wings and even grilled shrimp. It takes just five minutes to
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 about ¼ cup
Calories: 5
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons (25 g / 0.88 oz) brown sugar substitute
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g / 0.28 oz) smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons (5 g / 0.18 oz) ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (1 g / 0.04 oz) dried ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g / 0.21 oz) salt
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g / 0.02 oz) cayenne pepper
  • For the best flavor, apply the rub generously to your meat at least 30 minutes before cooking. For larger cuts like pork shoulder, let it sit overnight in the refrigerator.
  • To prevent the brown sugar substitute from clumping over time, add a few dried beans or a food-safe silica gel packet to your storage jar.

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar substitute, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Whisk thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
  3. Transfer to an airtight jar or container. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Shake well before each use.
  4. Adjust the heat by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper. For a different smoky profile, try swapping the smoked paprika for chipotle powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1g

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