Ingredients for Lawry’s Copycat
This is for a small batch:
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp corn starch
Some Explanations of Ingredients
To break these down:
Why Table Salt?
Table salt is a finer granule and Lawry’s itself has a super punchy salt flavor. It also mixes much better for this rub.
Kosher salt is a larger granule and is far less punchy (especially diamond crystal).
Since our goal is a salt-forward taste, table salt is best here.
Why Caster Sugar?
For much the same reason as the table salt, Caster sugar is a much finer granule than regular white sugar.
I’ve tried recipes with both and I find the caster sugar mixes better in this recipe and dissolves better on the tongue and on meat.
Why the Powdered Versions of Garlic and Onions
Taste.
The granulated versions do mix well but the salt is so potent that the garlic and onions flavors get lost.
Where-as the powdered versions are much stronger and you can actually taste them.
Why Turmeric, Celery Salt, and Paprika
Turmeric and Paprika are used for color and taste.
Celery salt isn’t listed in the ingredients list but the flavor is definitely there.
If you opt not to use it, you’ll notice as it’s both on the nose and the taste.
Cornstarch?
It helps prevent clumping and helps add crispiness to the exterior of meat.
Lawry’s Seasoned Salt Copycat
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp table salt
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp corn starch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients in the specified quantities.1 tbsp table salt, 1 tsp table salt, 1 tsp caster sugar, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp celery salt, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp corn starch
