Captain's Steak Rub

Elevate your steak game with the bold and flavorful “Captain’s Steak Rub,” a perfectly balanced blend of sweet, smoky, and savory spices. Featuring a base of brown sugar and smoked paprika, this easy homemade rub infuses every cut of beef with rich, caramelized flavors and a tantalizing hint of heat from cayenne pepper. Accented with garlic and onion powder, earthy cumin, and fragrant dried thyme, this versatile seasoning mix is a must-have for grilling, pan-searing, or broiling steak to perfection. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields enough spice blend for multiple meals, and it can be stored for future use. Perfect for backyard barbecues or weeknight dinners, this DIY steak seasoning will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Mix well with a spoon or whisk until all ingredients are fully incorporated and evenly distributed.

Step 3

To use the rub, generously coat both sides of your steak with the mixture, lightly pressing it into the surface of the meat with your hands. Use approximately 1 tablespoon of rub per steak or adjust according to your taste preference.

Step 4

Allow the steak to rest with the rub on it for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before grilling, pan-searing, or broiling to let the flavors penetrate the meat.

Step 5

Store any leftover rub in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(62.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	195.1

Total Fat 2.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1799.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 5.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 149.3mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 629.5mg	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: 11.7%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 78.6%