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!
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
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Smoked Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Turmeric
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:
Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Roasted Cauliflower with Marinara
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 😉
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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!
- 3.5 Tablespoons kosher salt
- 3.5 Tablespoons black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons smoked sweet paprika
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Combine ingredients together in a small mason jar. Seal and shake until well mixed.
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.
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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.
We love turmeric so I knew this spice rub would be a hit. So good!
So glad you loved it Jade!
Love this rub! And I will be grilling steaks all summer with it!
It is the best!!
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!!
Agreed. Almost inedible at these proportions. Maybe half the salt would be plenty.
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 🙂