Desert Heat Dry Rub Recipe
The Desert Heat Dry Rub Recipe is perfect for people who love bold flavor and smoky heat.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Measure the spices
- Add all spices into a clean bowl using measuring spoons for correct balance.
Mix everything well
- Stir all spices until fully blended and color looks even.
Break lumps
- Use spoon or fingers to break any sugar lumps.
Taste test
- Taste a small pinch to check heat and salt balance.
Adjust flavor
- Add more sugar for sweetness or cayenne for heat.
Store properly
- Pour the rub into a dry, airtight spice jar.
Label jar
- Write name and date on the jar for freshness tracking.
Use on food
- Rub on meat, chicken, fish or vegetables before cooking.
Notes
- Use more paprika for smoky flavor.
- Add cinnamon for warm desert-style taste.
- Use less cayenne for mild heat.
- Add lemon zest powder for fresh flavor.
- Use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar.
- Add coffee powder for BBQ depth.
- Add crushed red pepper for spicy rub.
- Make double batch for storage.