Santa Fe Dry Rub

Elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Santa Fe Dry Rub, an irresistible blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy seasonings that will transform your proteins and veggies into a Southwest-inspired masterpiece. Crafted in just 5 minutes, this versatile spice mix combines pantry staples like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin with a hint of cayenne for heat, brown sugar for sweetness, and oregano for an herbaceous finish. Perfect for chicken, steak, pork, or roasted vegetables, this rub creates a caramelized crust and infuses your dishes with layers of complex, earthy flavor. Store it in an airtight container to keep this quick and easy seasoning ready for weeknight meals or backyard barbecues! Santa Fe-inspired cooking has never been this simple or delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Cumin
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Mix thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until all the spices are evenly distributed and there are no clumps of brown sugar.

Step 3

Transfer the dry rub to an airtight spice jar or container for storage, or use it immediately.

Step 4

To use, generously coat your protein or vegetables with the rub, patting it into the surface. Let it sit for 15–30 minutes to enhance the flavor before cooking.

Step 5

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(73.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	184.6

Total Fat 2.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7376.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 9.8g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132.7mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 436.1mg	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: 12.6%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 79.1%