Combine all ingredients in a small-medium mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined.
.Store in a sealed jar or container in a cool, dry area for up to 3 months.
Notes
More: For more of a kick to your turkey, use curry powder in your delicious smoked turkey rub. You can easily find the best brands at Asian or international grocery stores.
Sugar: Brown sugar can also be added to your turkey rub to give it some extra sweetness for the smoker recipe.
Seasoning: If you would like to skip the paprika, you can, as it’s mostly to give a coat the entire turkey with a nice color. With smoked paprika, you’ll get a nice dark, almost rust color, but will get more of a deep golden color if you remove it. It’s totally up to you.
Smoking a Turkey: For the best results with this rub, cover the whole turkey well with the mixture and then let it rest for about 30 minutes before taking the next steps in the cooking process. You can cook right away, but that flavor will have a bit longer to sink in. If you can apply the rub up under the skin, your turkey will come out tasting great!
Amount: This dry rub recipe makes 1-2 whole turkeys, depending on the size.