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Cuban-Inspired Spice Rub Recipe

Published: Mar 6, 2022 · Modified: Dec 29, 2022 by Nicole B.

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5 minutes

Spice up your meat, seafood and vegetables with this delicious, flavorful and spicy Cuban-inspired spice rub! It’s made with herbs and spices commonly used in Cuban cuisine, including garlic, onion, black pepper, oregano and cumin. In addition to that I added chipotle powder to give the blend a nice smoki- and spiciness.

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  • What’s in the spice rub?
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  • How should I use it?
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What’s in the spice rub?

Cuban spice rub ingredients on a plate.
You need oregano, chipotle powder, black pepper, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin and garlic powder to make the spice blend.

What does this spice rub taste like?

This spice rub is full of delicious and powerful flavors typical of Latin American cuisine. It’s peppery, earthy, a little bit smoky and also quite spicy.

How should I use it?

Rub this spice blend on meat or seafood and grill or fry. (I find it particularly good on fried shrimp!) You can also sprinkle it on potatoes and other vegetables.

How spicy is it?

This dry rub is quite spicy!

How should I store it?

Store this rub in a glass jar in the kitchen cabinet. It will be good for at least 6 months.

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Cuban seasoning in a glass jar.

Cuban-Inspired Spice Rub Recipe

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Spice up everything from meat to seafood to vegetables with this flavorful and spicy Cuban-inspired spice rub!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine Cuban-inspired, Latin American
Servings 12
Calories (estimated) 13 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring spoons
  • glass jar with lid

Ingredients:
  

  • 4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons onion powder
  • 4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • ¼ teaspoon light brown sugar

Instructions:
 

  • Mix all ingredients together until well combined and store in a closed jar in the kitchen cabinet.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 2.8gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSodium: 149mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1.3gCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

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