Canada Rub

Elevate your grilling game with the bold and flavorful Canada Rub—a perfectly balanced seasoning blend that brings a touch of Canadian flair to your favorite meats and vegetables. This quick and easy dry rub recipe combines the smoky depth of paprika, the sweetness of brown sugar and maple sugar, and the subtle kick of cayenne pepper, creating a harmonious mix of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors. Infused with aromatic garlic, onion, thyme, and mustard powder, this rub delivers rich, complex layers of taste in just 5 minutes of prep time. Ideal for spicing up ribs, chicken, steak, or roasted veggies, Canada's signature sweet maple notes set this rub apart. Make it ahead, store it for up to six months, and use it to transform any meal into a barbecue masterpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried mustard powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Maple sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, and maple sugar.

Step 2

Whisk all the ingredients together until they are well combined, ensuring there are no clumps.

Step 3

Transfer the rub to an airtight container or spice jar for storage. Keep it in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Step 4

Use approximately 1-2 tablespoons of Canada Rub per pound of meat, poultry, or vegetables. Apply generously and massage it into the surface before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(71.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	231.8

Total Fat 2.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1206.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 38.7g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 119.9mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 549.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.3%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 84.8%