Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes All-Purpose Spice Rub 3.4 (185) 5 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes 1 1/4 cups (enough to season 5 to 10 pounds of meat, poultry, or seafood) The next time you're invited to a barbecue, bring a jar of this homemade spice rub; it makes a great gift. Ingredients ⅓ cup coarse salt ¼ cup packed light-brown sugar ¼ cup paprika 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional) Southwestern Rub Cumin Coriander Chili Powder Indian Rub Turmeric Curry powder Ground ginger Cardamom Mediterranean Rub Dried tarragon Marjoram Rosemary Dill or basil Directions In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, using your hands to break up the sugar. Southwestern Rub Replace some of the paprika with cumin, coriander and chili powder. Indian Rub Replace some of the oregano and thyme with turmeric, curry powder, ground ginger, and cardamom. Mediterranean Rub Replace some or all the oregano and/or thyme with dried tarragon, marjoram, and rosemary, dill, or basil. Omit the cayenne pepper. Cook's Notes Store in an airtight container, away from heat and light, up to 6 months. Print