By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
156 cal · 10 min
Cajun Rub
Recipe GLPRbd8bddf90d23e8
A bold and aromatic spice blend combining mustard powder, cumin, and celery seeds with a kick of cayenne. This versatile Cajun rub is perfect for seasoning proteins, vegetables, or anything needing a flavorful, spicy crust. Mix the dry spices with olive oil to create a paste-like rub ready for your favorite dishes.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Measure the mustard powder, cumin, celery seeds, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper into a small bowl.
Whisk all the dry spices together until evenly combined and no clumps remain.
Add the olive oil to the spice mixture and stir thoroughly until a paste-like consistency forms.
Use the Cajun rub immediately on your protein or vegetables by rubbing the mixture evenly over the surface, or store in an airtight container for later use.
Comments
This is a dry rub, not a complete dish, so the 10-minute time is honest—mixing takes just minutes. All eight ingredients are pantry staples found at every Charlotte chain from ALDI to Publix, with no special stops required. The cost per batch runs under $3 total across mustard powder, cumin, celery seeds, and cayenne, making it exceptionally cheap to apply to whatever protein you're cooking. The rub stores indefinitely in a jar and works equally well on weeknight chicken as on weekend ribs, making it a practical workhorse for any home cook who wants genuine Cajun flavor without fuss.
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