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Raw salmon fillets coated in brown sugar salmon rub on a speckled plate beside a jar of rub

Brown Sugar Salmon Rub (5-Minute Homemade Blend)

Brown sugar salmon rub made with cumin, black pepper, and dry
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

  • ½ cup plus 1½ tablespoons light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cumin, black pepper, dry mustard, and salt.
  • Stir or whisk until everything is evenly combined and any brown sugar clumps are broken up.
  • Press the rub onto salmon fillets right away, or transfer it to an airtight jar for later.