Our No Sodium BBQ Dry Rub recipe is a great low sodium seasoning to use when you want to decrease your intake of salt. This is dietitian-approved.
No Sodium BBQ Dry Rub
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- Mix ingredients together in a jar with an airtight lid.
Why a “No Sodium” Seasoning?
The American Heart Association recommends a lower sodium intake than many Americans consume. Using a no-sodium spice blend like our No Sodium BBQ Dry Rub is an excellent way to flavor food without adding salt to your diet.
This blend can work on all kinds of meat, especially for the lower fat meats including lean meats like sirloin or flank steak and also for chicken and fish. Give it a try, this blend is so tasty, you will not even miss the salty flavor.
We also have a blog on healthy DIY jar recipes including Salt-Free Seasoning blends, take a look at the blog.
Salt-free Seasoning Blend Recipes
Photo credit Kristin Jenkins
We have other no-salt seasonings that you will enjoy. Give these a try:
- No sodium taco seasoning
- No sodium chili seasoning
- No sodium greek seasoning
- No sodium Montreal steak seasoning
Remember if you are following a low sodium diet, you want to make sure to read labels and avoid the words sodium and salt as much as possible. We can help you prepare foods that are simple to prepare and lower in sodium to help you manage your blood pressure and to eat in a more heart-healthy way.
Additional Resources:
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-Blog reviewed and updated by Rebecca Bitzer MS RD LD August 30, 2021
Klara Knezevic is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Maryland. She has over a decade of experience in the nutrition field and currently serves as the CEO and co-owner of Rebecca Bitzer and Associates, one of the largest nutrition private practices in the country. Klara is passionate about sharing practical nutrition tips to help you feel confident in the choices that you make. Coauthor ofCooking with Food Sensitivities Survival GuideandNourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating.
TY…looking forward to trying this!
Donna, were you able to try this recipe? What did you think? Rebecca
Going to try this next saturday while smoking beef ribs