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.
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!
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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)
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.
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.
What To Use Steak Dry Rub On
Here are some recipes where you can use this steak dry rub on the steak before cooking:
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.
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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Steak Dry Rub Recipe
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
- 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.
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