This homemade steak rub recipe is the best dry rub that adds big flavor to steak. It’s a simple blend of mouth watering herbs and spices that you’ll use to season all your meat.
Steak Dry Rub
Having your own steak rub recipe on hand ready to go at all times can be a game-changer. It has a long shelf life, so you can use it during grilling season or cooking steak and potatoes on the stove and nice, juicy steaks in the oven.
This is the best steak dry rub around that permeate intense flavor into not just steak, but all your meat including grilled chicken, homemade chicken wings and slow cooker ribs. It’s more cost-effective and flavorful than store bought and takes minutes to make!
Ingredient Notes
- Salt: We like to use Kosher salt, but you can use what you have. As salt does, it brings out the individual flavors of the steak seasoning blend and helps tenderize the meat.
- Brown sugar: Gives it a hint of sweetness to balance the savory!
- Black pepper: Salt’s partner in crime, but also gives it a grounding earthy note.
- Paprika: Adds a smoky flavor. If you have smoked paprika, you can use that too.
- Chili powder: The kick! It packs a punch and gives it that signature smoky heat.
- Garlic powder: Infuses the meat with a garlic aroma without using fresh garlic.
- Onion powder: Steak and onion go hand in hand.
- Cornstarch: Adding cornstarch to your homemade steak seasoning will help give it a lovely sear. A steakhouse-style crust is everything!
How to Make Steak Rub
- Combine: Mix all the seasonings together in a small bowl.
- Rub: If using it right away, rub it all over your steak and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
How to Use Rub on Steak
A typical rule of thumb is to use about 2 teaspoons of steak seasoning per 1 pound of meat. Pat meat dry with paper towel to get rid of moisture then rub meat well with the dry steak rub and rest for at least 15 minutes up to an hour or even overnight in the fridge!
We love to use this homemade dry rub for beef for sirloin steak recipe, T-bones, New York Strip steaks and grilled flank steak. You could even use it burgers and pork chops!
Recipe Tips
- Always use fresh spices for the best steak rub recipe! To check if your spices are fresh or old, use two fingers and crumble some spice between them. If you can smell the spice, it’s good. If you can’t, it’s time to replace them.
- Don’t forget to rub the dry rub on the sides of the steak too. Adding more steak seasoning on the meat will add more flavor!
- Adjust the steak seasoning recipe to how you like it! Add ground mustard, ground cumin or even rosemary and thyme.
- This is a fun neighbor gift idea for the holidays or even Father’s Day! Everyone loves this unique blend of spices that makes a good steak, great!
Storage and Shelf Life
Keep any remaining steak seasoning in a jar with a lid. This steak rub recipe will keep fresh for up to 6 months if stored properly and if your spices are fresh. You’ll never run out of reasons to use it, so feel free to make lots!
Keep your pantry stocked with a variety of homemade seasonings like chili seasoning, hamburger seasoning, and taco seasoning!
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Homemade Steak Rub
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl. Mix until well combined. You can easily double this recipe, if you'd like to store more for later.
- Place in a small jar and store with a lid on until ready to use. When ready to use, use about 2 teaspoons per 1 pound of meat.
- Rub seasoning over steak and let rest for at least 15 minutes (or several hours in the refrigerator).
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Condiments, Spices
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Made this last night for our steak and it was perfect. We loved it and the flavor was so good.
Yum! This looks so delicious and perfect for tonight! I can’t wait!