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    Published: Apr 12, 2022 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Steak Dry Rub Recipe

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    Best steak dry rub recipe that is simple, easy, and quick to make. This steak rub is packed full of flavor and will make the meat tender, juicy, and tasty. Learn how to make steak spice rub in simple steps.

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    Steak Dry Rub Recipe (The Best Steak Rub)

    This steak dry rub seasoning is easy and quick to make taking only 5 minutes to put together.

    It makes use of just 8 simple ingredients to give a flavor packed steak rub that goes with any type of beef. Whether you are using it on sirloin steak, rib eye, New York, flank steak, or lamb steak, it flavors them adequately.

    The herbs and spices used for making this dry rub for steak are healthy, natural ingredients that are not expensive and usually have a long shelf life.

    This homemade steak rub recipe is one that you should have handy in your kitchen cupboard for any time you want to make restaurant-quality steak.

    For this recipe for steak rub, you don't need a lot of tools to make it. Just measuring spoons to measure the ingredients, a small bowl to mix, and a spice jar to store it in! That's it!

    Related: Steak seasoning

    steak dry rub in a small mixing bowl.

    Ingredients (What is Steak Rub Made Of) 

    The detailed ingredient list, measurement, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Paprika

    Ginger powder

    Garlic powder

    Onion granules

    Cayenne pepper

    Oregano or parsley or rosemary

    Black pepper

    Brown sugar (Optional)

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    How To Make Steak Rub

    Add all the ingredients into a clean dry bowl. Mix till they are well combined. 

    Pour in a spice jar or an airtight container. 

    Store in a cool dry place.

    Shake the jar to mix anytime you want to use it. 

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    How Do You Put Rub on Steak

    Pat steak dry with paper towels then sprinkle the dry rub on the steak.

    Use your fingers to rub the seasoning into the steak.

    Flip the steak, apply the rub on the other side and rub it in so the meat soaks it up

    Leave to sit for 30 minutes up to 8 hours or cook it immediately.

    How Much Steak Rub to Use

    I recommend using a tablespoon of this rub per 250g steak.

    2 steak seasoned with the dry rub.

    What To Use Steak Dry Rub On

    Here are some recipes where you can use this steak dry rub on the steak before cooking:

    Air Fryer steak bites

    Frozen steak in air fryer

    Pan fried steak

    Instant pot steak

    Air fryer garlic butter steak

    Beef tips

    Chinese pepper steak

    How To Store

    Pour in a spice jar, label with dates, and store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. 

    It will last up to 6 months or the nearest expiry date of the ingredients used. 

    Although dried spices and herbs have a long shelf life of about 1-2 years, it's best not to store them for too long as they can lose flavor with age.

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    Tips

    • Ensure the measuring spoons, mixing bowl, and spice jar are properly dried before use.
    • Adjust the hotness level by using less pepper if you don't like it or increase the quantity for more spice.
    • Use spices and herbs that are fresh and still have long expiry date. The newer the herbs and spices, the more flavor they pack.
    • To reduce the utensil you'll need to clean up you can mix the ingredients together in the spice jar or airtight container. 
    • To make it into a marinade, just add olive oil, lemon juice, and soy sauce.

    FAQs

    How long do you leave dry rub on steak?

    This depends on how much time you have before you have to cook the steak. Anytime from 30 minutes to 4 hours is good. The longer you leave the seasoning/rub on the steaks the more time it has to infuse the flavors from the rub.

    Should you rub steak? 

    Using a good rub on steak brings out the flavor of the meat. Sprinkle and pat the rub on the steaks and leave it for a few minutes to a couple of hours to infuse flavor.

    Do you put oil on steak before seasoning? 

    If pan frying there's no need to brush oil on the steak before seasoning. If air frying it from frozen then brushing with oil before seasoning will help the season stick on the steak. 

    How much rub do you put on steaks? 

    A little goes a long way so I recommend a ½ tablespoon per 250g of steak. 

    Should you dry rub a steak? 

    Yes, It tenderizes and flavors the meat.

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    More Seasoning and Dry Rub Recipes

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    Roast potato seasoning

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    Chicken seasoning 

    Jerk Seasoning

    Italian seasoning

    Homemade curry powder

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    Steak Dry Rub Recipe

    Best steak dry rub recipe that is simple, easy, and quick to make. This steak rub is packed full of flavor and will make the meat tender, juicy, and tasty. Learn how to make steak spice rub in simple steps.
    Prep Time3 mins
    Mixing2 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: dry rub for steak, steak dry rub, steak dry rub recipe, steak rub
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 12kcal
    Author: Kemi

    Equipment

    • Measuring spoons
    • Mixing bowl
    • Spice container

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Paprika
    • 1 tablespoon Ginger powder
    • ½ tablespoon Oregano, or Parsley, or Rosemary
    • ½ tablespoon Garlic powder
    • ½ tablespoon Onion granules
    • 1 teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar optional

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients into a clean dry bowl. 
      Mix till they are well combined. 
    • Pour in a spice jar or an airtight container. 
      Store in a cool dry place.
      Shake the jar to mix anytime you want to use it. 

    Notes

    I recommend using ½ tablespoon of this rub per 250g steak.
    Tips
    • Ensure the measuring spoons, mixing bowl, and spice jar is properly dried before use.
    • Adjust the hotness level by using less pepper if you don't like it or increase the quantity for more spice.
    • Use spices and herbs that are fresh and still have a long expiry date. The newer the herbs and spices, the more flavor they pack.
    • To reduce the utensil you'll need to clean up you can mix the ingredients together in the spice jar or airtight container. 
    • To make it into a marinade, just add olive oil, lemon juice, and soy sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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