don't rub me the wrong way............

[Mama Mangia]

.........just rub me GOOD!


Rub Rules!

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Rubs are great for flavoring and tenderizing meats. All those flavors permeate the meat as it is sitting overnight in the refrigerator. I absolutely love rubbed meats on the grill. Here's a few tips to help you:

Rub the dry mix over the raw meat and place in refrigerator. I always use a glass pan and cover with plastic wrap.

The moisture in the meat will cause the rub to stick to your hands so sometimes it is best to sprinkle the rub on instead of trying to rub it in.

You can use any rub you want - commercial or homemade. Some ingredients are black pepper, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, celery seed, garlic powder or minced garlic, salt, thyme, rosemary, grated lemon, lime or orange peel, ground mustard and even brown sugar.

To make a paste-type rub, add a small amount of liquid to the dry mixture forming a dry paste. This can be vinegar, cider vinegar, wine, fruit juice.

Try to use sugar very sparingly in rubs. Sugar will melt and cause flare-ups on grills and in broilers. Burnt sugar has an awful taste as well. You don't need a lot of sugar for flavor anyway.

 

[Mama Mangia]

Chic Rub

Under the skin baby - under the skin!

4 tsp. chicken seasoning
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. coriander powder
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Lift the skin and RUB! Grill and slather on your favorite BBQ sauce, if desired.

 

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Rib Rub

2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon oregano

Combine - does about 4 lbs. ribs.

 

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Beef Rub

4 cloves garlic, finely minced
18 allspice berries
1-inch piece cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
3 tablespoons chile powder
3 tablespoons packed dark- brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Combine.

 

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Generic Rub

2 tb black pepper
2 tb paprika
2 tb onion powder
1 tb brown sugar
1 tb chili powder
1/2 ts ground sage
1/2 ts ground nutmeg
1/4 ts cayenne pepper (opt)

Combine.

 

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Pork Rub

1-1/4 cups white sugar
1-1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup salt ( seems like a lot, but thats what it calls for )
1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup paprika


Combine; rub into pork 20 minutes before cooking.

 

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Memphis-Style Dry Rib Rub


3 tbsp mild Hungarian paprika
2 tsp seasoned salt
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp chili powder; or more to taste
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp coriander
2 tsp green peppercorns, dried and crushed
1 tsp allspice

Grind ingredients until fine and combine well. Hand rub this dry marinade on washed and dried spareribs or chicken overnight before smoking or cooking.

 

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All Purpose Rub

1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

Combine.

 

[Mama Mangia]

Try this rub:

1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper


OR


1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup hot paprika (for a spicier rub)
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

 

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No-Name Rub

1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

 

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Western Rub

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup seasoned salt
2 Tbs. garlic salt
1 Tbs. onion salt
1-1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/4 cup sweet Hungarian paprika
1 Tbs. chili powder or seasoning
1 Tbs. freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 tsp. rubbed dried sage
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. cayenne
Pinch ground cloves

 

[Mama Mangia]

Seasoning Rub Recipe

½ cup salt
¼ cup pepper
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp oregano
1 Tbsp celery seed
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp chile powder

 

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Another Rib Rub

3 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

 

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And another Rib Rub

8 T light brown sugar, tightly packed
3 T Kosher salt
1 T chili powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp jalepeno seasoning
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp rubbed thyme
1/2 tsp onion powder

 

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Rack-of-ribs Rub

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons brown sugar

 

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Steak Rub

Chile-cumin spice rub:

3 dried chipotle peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 T ground cumin
1 T salt
2 t sugar

 

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Brisket Rub

1/2 cup chili powder
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup granulated garlic
1/4 cup granulated onion
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. dry mustard
2 bay leaves

 

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Cajun Rub and spice Mix

5 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground dried oregano
1 tsp ground dried thyme
1 tsp cayenne powder (more to taste)
1/2 tsp finely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp finely ground white pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

Mix spices very well, and store in an air-tight container.
Rub into your meat and allow to "marinate" for 30 to 60 minutes - covered in the fridge.
Grill.

 

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Kansas City Rib Rub


•1/2 cup brown sugar
•1/4 cup paprika
•1 tablespoon black pepper
•1 tablespoon salt
•1 tablespoon chili powder
•1 tablespoon garlic powder
•1 tablespoon onion powder

Combine all ingredients together and transfer to an air tight container

 

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Rib Rub


•1/3 cup paprika
•3 tablespoons dry mustard
•3 tablespoons onion powder
•3 tablespoons garlic powder
•2 tablespoons ground basil
•1 tablespoon red pepper
•1 tablespoon black pepper
•1 tablespoon salt

Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container. When applying to ribs, coat heavily and massage into the meat. If you want to make a sweet rub add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.