Cast & Crumb Steak Rub
Smoky, peppery, a little sweet. The rub we put on every steak.
Demo recipe. This was written for the DPD demo store and hasn't been tested in a
professional kitchen. Use your own judgment, check ingredients for allergies, and follow current food
safety guidance, such as cooking meat to safe internal temperatures.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Method
- Mix everything together in a jar.
- Pat steaks dry and press about 2 teaspoons of rub onto each side.
- Store the rest, sealed, for up to 3 months.
The sugar helps the crust, but it can scorch. Keep the heat high and the cooking short. Here's how we cook the steak.

