Smoky Spiced Sugar Rub

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This sweet, lightly spiced rub is perfect on steaks, but also delicious on chicken, pork and lamb. Slideshow: More Spice Recipes 

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Justin Chapple
Justin Chapple
Justin Chapple
Justin Chapple is a chef, recipe developer, food writer, video host, and cookbook author. In addition, he is the culinary director-at-large of Food & Wine and host of their video series, Mad Genius Tips, for which he was nominated twice for a prestigious James Bead Award.
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Smoky Spiced Sugar Rub
Photo: Abby Hocking / Food & Wine
Total Time:
5 mins
Yield:
about 1/2 cup
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 

  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander 

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt 

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin 

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk all of the ingredients until well combined.

Make Ahead

The smoky spiced sugar rub can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: June 2017

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