Paleo Dry Rubs
on Jul 15, 2021, Updated May 25, 2024
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The absolute perfect Paleo Dry Rub to have on hand for all your summer grilling adventures.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Making dry rub from scratch is so incredibly easy and the best part is you know exactly what’s in them. A simple dry rub is just a few ingredients and can be personalized with your favorite flavors.
The pork and poultry dry rub below is epic when smoked because it has apple chips that compliment the meat and other flavors so well. As you can see in the pictures I used it on chicken drumsticks which I highly recommend because the skin + bone in makes them extra flavorful and juicy.
Ingredient Information
- Dried Apple Chips
- Dried Minced Onion
- Coconut Sugar
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Arrowroot Powder
Step By Step Instructions
- Place apple chips in a food processor and blend until broken up into a powder, add dried minced onion to the food processor and blend again.
- In a jar combine apple, dried onion, coconut sugar, salt, garlic powder, paprika and arrowroot powder. Shake until combined.
Pro Tips
- Higher the amount of sugar in the dry rub the the faster it will burn
- Rubs with sugar are best in a smoker or cooked in foil on indirect heat
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different sugar?
- YES, you can use any sugar you like. White, brown sugar, monk sugar or turbinado sugar will all work in this recipe.
How long should I have the dry rub on my meat?
- The idea is to have the dry rub on the meat for at least a few hours so it can soak into the meat, but if you only have 30 minutes that’s great also. The max time should be about 48 hours.
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Pork & Poultry Dry Rub
Ingredients
- ¾ cup dried apple chips
- 2 tbsp dried minced onion
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 4 tbsp salt
- 4 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp paprika
- 3 tsp arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Place apple chips in a food processor and blend until broken up into a powder.
- Add in dried minced onion and pulse a few more times to break down.
- In a jar combine apple, dried onion, coconut sugar, salt, garlic powder, paprika and arrowroot powder.
- Shake or stir to combine thoroughly.
Notes
- Best used on pork or poultry.
- Recommend using a smoker for low and slow cooking with rubs with higher sugar content.
- Recipe makes enough for multiple uses so keep the leftovers in the cupboard!
BBQ Dry Rub
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1.5 tsp chili seasoning
- 1 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake or stir to combine.
Notes
- Great on all kinds of meat, chicken, large beef cuts, pork shoulder, shrimp.
Great ideas – can’t wait to try. I’ve been wanting a rub or seasoning for salmon… any ideas?
This rub should be wonderful on salmon, especially on a smoker!