Homemade Dry Rub as a Gift
Homemade Dry Rub is one of those gifts that’s as thoughtful as it is useful. This blend hits all the right notes—sweet, smoky, salty, and just enough spice to make it interesting. It works on everything from ribs and chicken to roasted veggies or even popcorn.
The best part? It takes five minutes to mix and feels way more personal than store-bought seasoning. Make a big batch, divide it into jars, and add a label or ribbon for an easy, practical gift that people will actually use.
Helpful Tips
- Use fresh spices. Spices lose their potency over time, so start with fresh ones for the best flavor.
- Buy in bulk. If you’re going to be making a lot of jars, you’ll want to shop for spices in bulk because it will save a lot of money.
- Mix in a bowl, not a jar. It ensures everything gets fully combined before storing.
- Label with ideas. Include a note suggesting how to use it—like on chicken, steak, veggies, or tofu.
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Homemade Dry Rub Christmas Gift
This blend of spices makes a great homemade dry rub that you can give as a Christmas gift to your food-loving friends.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces brown sugar
- 1.75 ounces paprika
- 2 ounces salt
- 1 ounce chili powder
- 1 ounce granulated garlic
- 1 ounce granulated onion powder
- .5 ounce black pepper
- .25 ounce mustard powder
Instructions
- Mix all seasonings together and store in a container.
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Notes
- We used these jars from Amazon. They are 4 ounce jars and you can make 6 of them with the amount in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3757mgPotassium: 443mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5487IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg
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