SPICE RUBS AND MIXES

I've collected so many spice rubs and mixes from various sources that I've decided to consolidate them all on one page. Here they are.

All Purpose Barbecue Rub (Serious Eats)

Ingredients

1/3 cup paprika (2 ounces; 60g)
1/3 cup dark brown sugar (2.5 ounces; 70g)
1/4 cup kosher salt (1.5 ounces; 45g)
4 teaspoons (12g) ground mustard
2 teaspoons (6g) freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons (6g) ground coriander seeds
1 tablespoon (5g) dried oregano
1 tablespoon (10g) granulated garlic powder
1 tablespoon (10g) granulated onion powder

Instructions

Mix ingredients in small bowl, using your fingertips to break up any large clumps of brown sugar.

Shrimp Cajun Seasoning

I think I cobbled this together from various sources one evening, it worked pretty well.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (7g) sweet paprika
1 tablespoon (10g) granulated garlic
2 teaspoons (5g) cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

Mix ingredients in small bowl, using your fingertips to break up any large clumps of brown sugar.

 

Cajun Seasoning Version 1 (Serious Eats)

As part of a recipe for Cajun Shrimp.

Ingredients

2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Mix ingredients, makes about 1/4 cup.

Cajun Seasoning Version 2 (WH)

Provided with a recipe for Spicy Shrimp with Orzo.

Ingredients

2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Mix ingredients, makes about 1/4 cup.

Cajun Spice Rub

From Cook's Illustrated. They say it's delicious on grilled chicken. I question the use of so much paprika but then there are a lot of other spices too, it appears to make a relatively large batch. They say it stores for up to three months.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sweet paprika
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground celery seed
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

Chicken and Rice Seasoning

From the WP recipe for cajun inspired one pot Chicken and Rice.

Whisk together 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper with 1/4 teaspoon each of sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, onion flakes and granulated garlic (a.k.a. garlic powder).

Chipotle Chicken Rub

This is from a Chipotle Chicken Sandwich recipe from WP. It's a paste for marinating chicken but I'm thinking tt might also be a pretty good dry rub if you omit the canola oil and lime juice.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola or another neutral oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
2 teaspoons chipotle powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon table salt or fine sea salt

In a medium bowl or resealable container, whisk together the oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, coriander and salt to create a thick paste. Rub over chicken then cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes or up to 2 hours. Or, omit the oil and lime juice and use as a dry rub.

sazOn

From WP. A traditional Hispanic mix.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fine sea salt
2 tablespoons ground achiote powder or sweet paprika

Instructions

Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, salt and ground achiote powder or sweet paprika in an airtight container, cover and shake well to incorporate. Store in an airtight container indefinitely. (Note from Joe: nothing lasts indefinitely, spices can lose potency, and paprika in particular is known to have a short shelf life).

 

Barbecue Spice Rub

From Cook's Illustrated, a simple basic spice rub

Ingredients

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder (or granulated garlic)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

 

Sesame-Orange Spice Blend

From Cook's Illustrated. An unusual blend based on shichimi togarashi, a Japanese 7-spice blend. I don't know if I'll ever use it but it looks interesting. Stores for one month.

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Place orange zest in small bowl and microwave, stirring every 20 seconds or so, until zest is dry and no longer clumping together (1 minute 30 secondes to 2 minutes 30 seconds). Combine with other ingredients in a mall bowl. Sprinkle over udon or soba noodles, rice, soft-cooked eggs, french fries or grilled meats.

 

Baharat

From Washington Post, a spice mix used in Indian cooking.

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

Stir together ingredients.

 

Hamburger Seasoning from Fuddruckers

Found via Reddit as a clone of the seasoning used by the fast food chain.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and sprinkle on hamburger patties before cooking.

 

Garam Masala

A traditional spice mix for Indian cooking.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cardamom seeds
5 cm (2 inch) cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon black cumin seeds (use regular cumin seeds as a substitute)
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 average-size nutmeg

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a clean electric coffee grinder (or spice grinder). Grind for 30-40 seconds or until finely ground. Store in a small jar with tight fitting lid away from light and heat.

 

Spice Blend Emulating KFC

Found on Reddit, supposedly is the spice blend used by KFC.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram