Description
This smoked ham rub is sweet, smoky, warm, and completely salt free so your ham stays juicy and perfectly balanced. With brown sugar, paprika, ancho chile, and cozy spices, it creates a caramelized crust that tastes like it came straight from a smokehouse. Mix it in five minutes and keep a jar ready for every holiday ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 2 tbsp granulated garlic
- 2 tbsp coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, granulated garlic, black pepper, ancho chile powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
- Break up any clumps, especially in the brown sugar, and stir until evenly mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Transfer to an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.
- To use, pat ham dry, coat lightly with olive oil or mustard, and apply the rub generously before smoking or baking.
Notes
This rub is salt free since most hams are already salty. Add a pinch of cayenne for heat if desired. Works beautifully on pork belly, ribs, candied bacon, or salmon. Always use fresh spices for the boldest flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg