This quick and easy Lamb Rub recipe will make your lamb dishes sing!
My homemade lamb rub uses a mixture of pantry spices to enhance the taste of lamb recipes like ribs, a rack of lamb or lamb cooked on the BBQ or under the grill.
The spice combination makes an awesome dry rub for lamb chops, a great way to bring some new flavours to a weeknight family favourite.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Pantry staple spices.
- A simple, budget-friendly way to get delicious, beautifully seasoned lamb.
What you need to make this recipe
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
- garlic powder - I use powder instead of fresh garlic cloves so that any leftover rub can be stored.
- ground cumin
- ground coriander
- paprika (sweet)
- ground cloves
- cinnamon
- cardamom
- salt
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
How to make lamb rub
- Place the spices into a small bowl.
- Give them a good mix then use or store.
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Storage
Store in an airtight container away from sunlight.
Should keep for up to 6 months - depending on the expiry date of the individual ingredients used.
Top tips for the best result
- If you are going to make a larger quantity and store it for later use, I like to pop in a silica sachet (from a vitamin container so it's food-safe) for extra insurance against moisture.
- Give it a mix before using it.
- To help keep your dried spices in general (like garlic powder) from clumping and going hard, I remove the plastic sprinkle insert and add a little silica sachet directly into the jar.
- I also insert the peel-off foil from the top of the jar into the lid before I reclose it - this gives a better seal - thanks, Mum!
Other recipes you may enjoy
Lamb Herb Seasoning Mix - a combination of herbs including dried oregano, rosemary and mint.
Roast Lamb Shoulder - let the oven do the work with this slow-cooked, melt-in-you-mouth lamb roast.
Lamb Stifado - rich and hearty lamb stew with red wine and onion.
Moroccan Lamb Shanks - soft, tender lamb shanks, slow-cooked in Moroccan spices until the meat just falls away from the bone!
📖 Recipe
Lamb Rub
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- pinch of cinnamon
- pinch of cardamom
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, sweet paprika, ground cloves, a pinch of cinnamon, a pinch of cardamom and salt.3 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoon ground coriander2 teaspoon ground cumin2 teaspoon sweet paprika¼ teaspoon ground cloves¾ teaspoon saltpinch of cinnamonpinch of cardamom
- Mix well to combine.
- Store spice mix in an airtight container for later use if needed.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container away from sunlight.
- Mix before using.
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How much of the rub do I use on a lamb shoulder, please.
Hi Gill, I would mix 1 -2 teaspoons of the rub with a little olive oil. I hope you enjoy your lamb!
This was delicious! I added a tiny bit more salt, but the flavor is delectable. My whole kitchen smells great.
Thanks Tammy!
Loved how easy this was and I had everything in the cupboard all ready. Tasted great, thanks.
That's great Peter!