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Published May 22, 2019. By Alyssa Brantley 15 Comments

Homemade 5-Ingredient Steak Rub

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spices in jars next to a scoop filled with salt to make steak rub

This homemade steak rub is the perfect combination of spices to take your grilled steaks to the next level! Made with only 5 spices and free from sugar or caffeine, this is truly the best steak rub. Say good-bye to boring grilled steaks!

spices in glass jars next to a small bowl of mixed spices to make homemade steak rub

This is one of those recipes that gets passed around and around. Someone shared it with my Mom years ago and she recently shared it with me. I am sure the chain links far and wide because this steak rub is seriously ridiculous good.

Not only is it totally free of sugar and caffeine but it’s literally made with five spices that I guarantee you already have in your pantry.

STEAK RUB INGREDIENTS

  1. Kosher Salt
  2. Black Pepper
  3. Smoked Paprika
  4. Garlic Powder
  5. Turmeric

spices in jars to make steak rub next to a steak ready to be grilled

We have used this homemade steak rub on everything from ribeyes, strip steaks, flank steak, tri-tip, and even London broil. It’s goooooooood on all of it. Start with about 1/2 tablespoon per steak. Add more if you need to but a little goes a long way. If you use too much, your steaks will be too salty and have a major kick.

Make sure to serve your steak with my Homemade Steak Sauce – it’s junk-free and easy to make!

STEAK DINNER SIDES

Since you are making steak for dinner, let me share some of my favorite side dishes:

Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Turmeric Cauliflower Rice

Roasted Cauliflower with Marinara

Sweet Potato Steak Fries

Perfect Grilled Broccoli

3-Minute Instant Pot Kale

Jersey Tomato Salad

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower with Ghee

I can’t wait to hear how you use this steak rub and what you think of it. Whatever you do, make sure you print it and keep passing it on 😉

spices in glass jars for homemade steak rub recipe

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Steak Rub
Prep Time: 3 mins
Total Time: 3 mins
 

This homemade steak rub is the perfect combination of spices to take your grilled steaks to the next level! Made with only 5 spices and free from sugar or caffeine, this is truly the best steak rub!

Course: Marinades and Spice Mixes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best steak rub, homemade steak rub recipe, how to season steaks
Servings: 21 1/2 Tablespoons
Calories: 6 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 4 votes
close up of jars of spices to make the best steak rub
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Ingredients
  • 3.5 Tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3.5 Tablespoons black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
  1. Combine ingredients together in a small mason jar. Seal and shake until well mixed.

  2. Use 1/2 Tablespoon per steak to season (1/4 Tablespoon per side). You can put the rub on immediately before cooking or up to 2 hours in advance.

Nutrition Facts
Steak Rub
Amount Per Serving (0.5 Tablespoon)
Calories 6 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1164mg51%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 335IU7%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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UPDATE NOTES: Please note that this recipe was originally published in June 2016, but was updated in May 2019 with new photos, nutritional information, and more helpful information.

 

Filed Under: By Diet, Course, Fall, Keto, Marinades + Spice Mixes, Season, Spring, Summer, Whole30

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Comments

  1. Jade says

    May 29, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    We love turmeric so I knew this spice rub would be a hit. So good!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      May 30, 2019 at 7:02 am

      So glad you loved it Jade!

      Reply
  2. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    May 29, 2019 at 7:34 am

    Love this rub! And I will be grilling steaks all summer with it!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      May 30, 2019 at 7:02 am

      It is the best!!

      Reply
  3. Ann says

    September 9, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    Yikes! Go easy – my steaks were very salty. I wipes off the rub after cooking and it was okay. I will use VERY sparingly next time.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 17, 2018 at 8:06 am

      Yes! You do not need a lot!!

      Reply
    • Martha says

      August 22, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      Agreed. Almost inedible at these proportions. Maybe half the salt would be plenty.

      Reply
  4. Marcel says

    July 18, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    Just had a wonderful mouthwatering rib steak with your rub.
    I might have overdone the rub a bit.
    Looking forward to trying it again but not lay it on so thick
    So for others trying it … go easy and add more if needed
    Thanks Alyssa!
    Marcel

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 18, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Good tip Marcel! Glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  5. cutismama says

    June 28, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    Hi Alyssa, is the rub meant to be applied just prior to cooking the steak? We don’t need to let it sit? Thanks!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 28, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Either way works! I usually do it last minute 🙂

      Reply
  6. Beth says

    June 10, 2016 at 8:46 am

    This is perfect – I grilled the most boring steaks last night. 🙁 Definitely saving this and will be putting it to use all summer.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 14, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Yay! So happy to hear it Beth!

      Reply
  7. Lisa Wolfe says

    June 2, 2016 at 9:29 am

    Alyssa, I am assuming that the black pepper is also a Tablespoon. It does not show up on the web. If you want to throw a wonderful twist to this….add some smoked paprika.

    Cheers!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 2, 2016 at 10:13 am

      Hey Lisa!
      Thanks – I just updated to add the “Tablespoon”. Yes, smoked paprika is already in there – 3rd ingredient. It’s sooo good. Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply

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