Dry rubs add tons of flavor without any added fat, and depending on the combo of spices you use, you can season your meats with the flavors of the Southwest, Caribbean, India, and beyond.

 

 

1. Moroccan Chicken Rub 

INGREDIENTS 

Combine

• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• ¼ teaspoon salt 
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper 
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

 

2. Malaysian Curry Rub

INGREDIENTS 

Combine

• 1 tablespoon canola oil 
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 
• 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder 
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• ¼ teaspoon salt

 

3. Southwestern Rub

INGREDIENTS 

Combine

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

 

4. Middle Eastern Rub

INGREDIENTS 

Combine

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground sumac
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp dried parsley

 

5. Autumn Spice Rub

INGREDIENTS 

Combine

• ½ cup ground coriander
• 2 tablespoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 bay leaf, ground
• 2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 

6. Cajun Rub

INGREDIENTS 

Combine

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red peppers
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

 

7. Jerk Rub

INGREDIENTS 

Combine

• 1/4 cup dried crushed rosemary
• 1/4 cup dried thyme
• 2 tablespoon dry mustard
• 4 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon cayenne

 

8. Curry Rub

INGREDIENTS 

Combine

• 3 tablespoon yellow curry powder
• 2 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon mild paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice

 

9. Taco Rub

INGREDIENTS 

Combine

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon oregano