Homemade Turkey Rub Recipe

angled shot of spoon in bowl of turkey seasoning

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dry rub for turkey, homemade turkey rub, homemade turkey seasoning, no brine turkey rub, spicy turkey rub, turkey rub, turkey seasoning, turkey seasoning recipe, turkey spice rub

Prep Time: 3

Total Time: 3

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 75kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Formicola

Make this 7-ingredient turkey rub in 3 minutes. Exact per-pound amounts, wet vs dry tips, and flavor variations for roasting, smoking, or frying.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon coarse Kosher salt , I use Morton's
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
Dash of cayenne
1 tablespoon brown sugar , for smoking and roasting only

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the 1 tablespoon coarse Kosher salt , 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, Dash of cayenne .
Rub the spice blend evenly over the turkey and under the skin.
Prepare as desired- roast, fried or smoked.
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Notes

Make into a Butter:

This spice rub can be blended with softened butter. Use 1/2 cup of unsalted butter per batch of 6 tablespoons. Rub 75% of the butter under the skin and the rest over the top.

Storage:

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. While it doesn't good bad, the flavors will start to become muted.

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