Dry Steak Rub
A sweet and smoky dry steak rub to use on steaks for cooking on the grill or grill pan. Excellent for pork chops, chicken wings, and more!
Servings 4
Calories 22kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir until well incorporated. Store in an airtight container.
- To use the rub, pat dry the steak with a paper towel.
- Liberally sprinkle the rub over the steak and gently rub the seasoning in using your fingers.Grill steaks on a gas grill or grill pan until desired level of doneness.
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Notes
Tips and Substitutions
- Allow the steaks to sit for at least 30 minutes after applying the steak rub.
- When grilling steaks, be sure to purchase one that is at least ¾ inches thick. Thin steaks can dry out quickly on the grill.
- Look for a steak with great marbling for the best flavor.
- Apply a generous amount of rub to each side of the steak and rub it in with your fingers, covering the entire steak.
- Stir in some chili powder in place of the smoked paprika.
- Substitute dark brown sugar for light brown sugar. This will give it a deeper flavor.
- Always store homemade steak rubs in an airtight jar in the spice cabinet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 797mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g