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    All-Purpose Spicy Dry Rub

    January 9, 2022 • Updated: January 31, 2022 • by Renée • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    All-Purpose Dry Rub Recipe

    With a perfect balance of spices and just a hint of sweetness, this Spicy Dry Rub brings big, bold flavor to poultry, beef, and especially fish.

    Top view of colorful spices whirled on a torn piece of parchment paper.

    This spicy dry rub recipe was originally created for pan-frying fish, but we've tried it on everything from chicken to steak to grilled veggies with great results!

    How to Make this Recipe

    The hardest part of making the spice rub is gathering all the ingredients!

    Once you have everything assembled, simple mix them up.

    Store in an air-tight container for up to a year.

    Where can I buy ground chili peppers?

    One of the secrets to a good spice mix is fresh spices.

    You can find a plethora of ground peppers in the Mexican/Hispanic foods aisle of most grocery stores or at your local Hispanic mercado. All of the dried ground peppers used in this recipe are inexpensive, and the recipe makes a lot of dry rub, so it will go a long way.

    Another option is to buy the ground peppers at your local herb and spice store, or through a reputable online spice store. (Currently, Savory Spice Shop is our favorite online go-to for fresh spices.)

    Can I make this dry rub using regular chili powder?

    No problem. If you don't have these specific ground dried Mexican chiles on hand, just substitute equal parts regular chili powder for whatever you're missing. The flavor of the dry rub may be slightly less complex, but delicious just the same.

    Serving suggestion

    We use this Spicy Dry Rub to make one of our favorite fish dishes: Spicy Blackened Pan-fried Rockfish!

    Spice-encrusted pan-fried rockfish on a plate with green salad and a fork.

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    5 from 12 votes

    All-Purpose Spicy Dry Rub

    With a perfect balance of spices and just a hint of sweetness, our Spicy Dry Rub brings big, bold flavor to poultry, beef, and especially fish.
    Inspired and adapted from Skillet Street Food, Seattle, WA.
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    Course: Condiment
    Prep Time:5 minutes
    Total Time:5 minutes
    Calories: 278kcal
    Author: Renee

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • 5 tablespoons smoked paprika
    • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
    • 3 teaspoons garlic salt
    • 3 teaspoons white granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon ground pasilla pepper
    • 1 tablespoon ground New Mexico chili pepper
    • 2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper
    • 2 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1 tablespoon ground mustard powder

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients.
    • Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
      Mixture is best used within one  year. 

    Notes

    Substitution for chiles: If you don't have these specific ground dried Mexican chiles on hand, you can substitute equal parts regular chili powder for whatever you're missing. The flavor of the dry rub may be slightly less complex, but delicious just the same.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1batch | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 21156mg | Potassium: 1266mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 22881IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 12mg
    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
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    About Renée

    Renée is writer, music maker, artist, and storyteller. In her spare time, you can find her writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with her talented singer-husband.

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