Spicy Cajun Rub Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Spicy Cajun Rub! Perfect for beef, pork, chicken, and fish, this versatile blend delivers a delicious kick in just 5 minutes of prep time. Impress your friends and family with restaurant-quality flavor, easily created at home. Get your spice on!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 476.1 kcal
Protein 28g
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Spicy Cajun Rub 83

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Ingredients for Spicy Cajun Rub

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How to Make Spicy Cajun Rub

  1. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. For beef or pork: Use 1 tablespoon of spice mixture per pound of uncooked meat. For fish or chicken: Use 2 teaspoons of spice mixture per pound of uncooked meat.
  4. Rub the spice mixture generously all over your protein before cooking.
  5. Store any leftover spice rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. This recipe makes approximately 1/3 cup.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

876 g

Sugar

182g

Fat

9g

Carbs

33g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Cajun Rub?

Spicy Cajun Rub takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Cajun Rub?

Spicy Cajun Rub has approximately 476.1 calories per serving, with about 28 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Cajun Rub?

The key ingredients for Spicy Cajun Rub are Paprika, Fresh Coarse Ground Black Pepper, Ground Cumin, Brown Sugar, Salt, Ground Coriander. See the full list with measurements above.

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