Santa Fe Dry Rub
Elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Santa Fe Dry Rub, an irresistible blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy seasonings that will transform your proteins and veggies into a Southwest-inspired masterpiece. Crafted in just 5 minutes, this versatile spice mix combines pantry staples like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin with a hint of cayenne for heat, brown sugar for sweetness, and oregano for an herbaceous finish. Perfect for chicken, steak, pork, or roasted vegetables, this rub creates a caramelized crust and infuses your dishes with layers of complex, earthy flavor. Store it in an airtight container to keep this quick and easy seasoning ready for weeknight meals or backyard barbecues! Santa Fe-inspired cooking has never been this simple or delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Mix thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until all the spices are evenly distributed and there are no clumps of brown sugar.
Transfer the dry rub to an airtight spice jar or container for storage, or use it immediately.
To use, generously coat your protein or vegetables with the rub, patting it into the surface. Let it sit for 15–30 minutes to enhance the flavor before cooking.
Store unused dry rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7377 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*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.
