Savory Turkey Dry Rub for Roasting, Smoking, or Air Frying
This turkey dry rub combines herbs, spices, and brown sugar for perfectly seasoned, juicy turkey with golden crisp skin. Great for roasting, smoking, or air frying, and an easy, make-ahead seasoning for everyday meals or holiday feasts.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme dried
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary dried
- 1 teaspoon sage dried, ground
- 1 teaspoon marjoram dried
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt Pink Himalayan salt is also a great option for this rub recipe.
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, ground sage, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a small coffee grinder, add the dried thyme, rosemary, sage, and marjoram. Pulse the grinder a few times to finely chop the dried herbs to make a fine powder.
- Combine the herbs ground in the spice grinder with the other spice powders in the bowl. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Store the spice rub in an airtight container or jar until you are ready to use it.
Notes
Storage Tips
- Room Temperature: Store in a sealed jar or container for up to 3 months. Label your spice jars with the date made so you always know what’s fresh.
- Fridge: Not needed for dry storage, but if mixed with butter or oil, refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
