Looking for a creative and homemade gift to give the dads in your life this Fathers' Day? A homemade grill seasoning or BBQ spice mix may just be the perfect thing for you. Below are some of our favorite combinations, but you can always make your own with a little bit of creativity and some high quality spices.

The All Canadian – Flavours from the Great White North

3 tbsp maple flakes or maple sugar

1 tbsp sea-salt

2 tbsp garlic powder

2 tbsp onion powder

2 tbsp apple powder, or dehydrated and ground apple

1 tbsp dried thyme

1 tbsp dried sage

2 tbsp mustard powder

 

The Classic – BBQ Flavour at Its Finest

2 tbsp cup brown sugar

2 tbsp sea salt

4 tbsp mustard powder

2 tbsp garlic powder

2 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp dried thyme

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp spanish paprika (mild or hot)

1 tbsp celery salt

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper (omit or reduce to control the heat)

 

The Mojito – A Little Goes A Long Way

2 tbsp salt

2 tsp agave powder

2 tbsp dried mint

2 tbsp dried lime zest, finely minced

1 tbsp dehydrated garlic, lightly crushed

1 tbsp dehydrated onion

1 tsp chili flakes

 

The Fire Breathing Dragon – Asian Flavours with a Spicy Kick

2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

1 tbsp dried ginger

2 tsp coriander

2 tbsp salt

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

2 tsp chili flakes

1 tsp cinnamon

 

The Pineapple Jerk – A New Twist on an Old Favourite

1 tbsp pineapple powder

1 tbsp all spice

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

½ tbsp salt

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tbsp thyme

1 tsp black pepper

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp dried lime zest