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4.88 from 8 votes

Venison Dry Rub

Made with pantry staple herbs and spices this venison dry rub recipe is great on your favorite cuts of venison! Use it on deer steaks, venison burgers, backstrap and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Venison, Venison Dry Rub, Venison Recipes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 7kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Storage Jar with Lid

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup kosher salt (see post for substitutions)
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Whisk well to combine.
  • Transfer dry rub to a storage jar and label with the contents and date. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use. Sprinkle a teaspoon or two on your favorite venison steaks, roasts, and venison burgers!

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Notes

  • See post for notes on Kosher salt vs table salt.
  • See post for notes on using fresh herbs.
  • See post for notes on paprika substitutions.
  • If you're not going to freshly grind your black pepper, only use 1 tablespoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4245mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg