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Homemade turkey rub

Best Smoked Turkey Rub Recipe


  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Description

There is nothing better than paprika, chili powder, and cayenne when it comes to deep smokey flavor in meats or poultry. With this rub, you can make the most palate-pleasing turkey rub around, combining 7 classic BBQ seasonings with 4 tasty herbs.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp ground onion powder
  • 1 tsp minced dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, ensuring they are well incorporated, and no clumps remain.
  2. The turkey rub is ready for immediate use! If you don’t intend to use all of it immediately, you can store the rub in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Notes

  1. The turkey seasoning dry rub recipe can be used on any part of the turkey. You can use it in air fryers, ovens, or grills.

  2. Table salt is much stronger than sea salt or kosher salt, and the recipe will taste too salty if you replace it with these salts.

  3. If you wish to make a sugar-free version, substitute golden erythritol, golden monk fruit, or coconut sugar for the brown sugar. 

  4. Buy spices in small quantities from the bulk section of the grocery store rather than purchasing entire bottles of each spice. This will save you a great deal of money.

  5. Slather olive oil on the turkey before applying the smoked turkey rub to help it stick to the meat.

  6. Apply the rub at least 2 hours before smoking for the best flavor.

  7. Always add dry rub beneath and on top of the skin.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes