Holiday Spice Rub for Poultry
Elevate your holiday meals with this flavorful Holiday Spice Rub for Poultry—a perfectly balanced blend of warm spices, fragrant herbs, and a hint of sweetness that will transform your turkey, chicken, or duck into a show-stopping centerpiece. Featuring brown sugar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this spice rub captures the cozy essence of the holidays while garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary add savory depth. With just 5 minutes of prep, this versatile dry rub can be made ahead and stored for up to three months, making it a stress-free addition to your holiday prep. Use it generously to coat your poultry, letting the robust flavors infuse deeply for a tender, aromatic main dish that’s guaranteed to impress your guests. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering, this poultry spice rub is the secret to unlocking bold, seasonal flavors in every bite!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1.5 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly using a whisk or fork to ensure even distribution of spices and herbs.
Store the spice rub in an airtight container or a small glass jar with a lid for up to 3 months in a cool, dark place.
To use, generously pat the spice rub onto the surface of your poultry, including under the skin for deeper flavor. Use about 1 tablespoon of spice rub per pound of poultry. For best results, let the seasoned poultry rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight before cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2927 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
