This is one of those recipes that gets passed 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 5 Ingredient Steak Rub is ridiculous.
Not only is it totally free of sugar and caffeine but it’s literally made with 5 spices that I almost guarantee you already have in your pantry.
We are talking: Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder and Turmeric. That’s it. We have used this rub on everything from ribeyes (shown), strip steaks, flank steak, tri-tip and even London broil. It’s goooooooood on all of it.
Start with a tablespoon and really spread it around. Add more if you need to but a little goes a long way.
I can’t wait to hear how you use this and what you think. Whatever you do, make sure you print it and keep passing it on 😉
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Just 5 commonly found spices are you need to take your steaks to the next level! This 5 ingredient steak rub is free from sugar and caffeine and even Whole30 compliant!
- 3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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Combine ingredients together in a small mason jar. Seal and shake until well mixed. Use on steaks, London broil, skirt steak, flank steak and more.
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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.
Yes! You do not need a lot!!
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
Good tip Marcel! Glad you liked it 🙂
Hi Alyssa, is the rub meant to be applied just prior to cooking the steak? We don’t need to let it sit? Thanks!
Either way works! I usually do it last minute 🙂
This is perfect – I grilled the most boring steaks last night. 🙁 Definitely saving this and will be putting it to use all summer.
Yay! So happy to hear it Beth!
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!
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 🙂