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Fire-eater rub and seasoning is by far my favorite kicked-up rub and all-purpose seasoning. It has the wonderful flavor of celery seed. I am a little heavy-handed with the celery seed. Don’t be afraid to cut back on it a bit. Specially if you’re not quite the celery seed enthusiast that I am.
This seasoning it has a fantastic bit of heat. A good amount of heat actually. Hence the name.
I’ve used this rub/seasoning on everything from wings to chicken breasts to corn, to soup, to a kickin’ sauce for burgers, and even prime rib.

A Pantry Staple
Fire-Eater rub and seasoning is a must-have for your pantry. I always have a big batch on hand. Check out my list of great recipes that use this fantastic rub.
Also try my smoky chipotle rubs.
Fire-Eater Rub
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
Makes enough for 3-4 pounds of poultry
- Combine all ingredients.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
This stuff is amazing. I made it on a whim the other night to dress up some edemame and was totally surprised by how much I liked it. Since then after just a few days I’ve managed to put it on at least two things every single day and am making more as we speak. Thanks for the recipe!
I rubbed it on my huevos-rancheros and it was hot, hot, hot to say the least. I couldn’t believe it. My wife loved them, i couldn’t get her to stop drooling all over them. I will definitely be using this recipe again. Thanks a bunch! Such a satisfying recipe. Mmmmm mmmm good