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A wooden spoon in a mixing bowl of homemade turkey rub.
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Homemade Turkey Rub

Spice up this year’s holiday birdusing my signature smoky, spicy, sweet, herby, and oh so delicious Homemade Turkey Rub!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 54kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until combined.
  • Rub the spice mixture all over your turkey, as well as under the skin, then cook as desired.

Notes

  • This full recipe works well for an 8-10 pound turkey or two 4-pound chickens.
  • Recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to suit a larger bird. I used the rub on turkey wings with great results!
  • Spice rub can be made up to 2 months in advance. Store in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1784mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2554IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg