Best Smoked Turkey Rub
This Best Smoked Turkey Rub Recipe creates a crispy exterior while keeping the meat juicy and flavorful. This dry rub is great for any cooking method, whether it is a smoker, oven, air fryer, or Instant Pot.
Servings: 3 tablespoons
Calories: 20kcal
Equipment
- Small bowl or jar with a lid
- Spoon or fork for mixing
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon rosemary (crushed)
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
Instructions
- Combine: Add all of the ingredients for the turkey rub into a small bowl. Stir gently to combine. (If using a glass jar, add all of the ingredients to the jar, place on the lid, and shake to combine).
- Use: Use the turkey rub immediately, or store in an airtight jar or a Ziploc bag in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh spices. Spices lose their flavor about nine months after being opened.
- This dry rub recipe makes about 3½ tablespoons, enough for a turkey breast, some turkey thighs, or turkey legs. To cook a 7-8 pound turkey, double the recipe. To cook a 14-16-pound turkey, quadruple the recipe.
- Store the homemade spice rub in a jar with a lid for up to 3 months.
- Bring your turkey to room temperature before placing it on the smoker.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
