Dry Spice Rub Recipes

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Divide among small spice containers and store for up to 4 months.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container. Pack on the dry rub onto your next rack of ribs.

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• A dry spice rub is a fast, simple alternative to a marinade that is applied to meat before it is cooked. Rubs are easy to make and work great on chicken, meat and fish. Combine the above ingredients. Cover the meat with the spice mixture and rub it into the meat to release the flavor. You can preserve any extra rub for use later. Use this basic technique with different spices.

Steps:

• In a jar, add all the spices and shake until combined.
• Store in a tightly covered container, such as a mason jar, for up to a year.
• Season your favorite meats and vegetables with the rub.
• Enjoy!

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• Mix together the paprika, thyme, basil, cumin, and curry powder, if desired, in a small bowl. When ready to use, evenly sprinkle a light coating onto lamb or beef and pat into surface of the meat. For the most flavorful results, season meat and place in a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 2 hours before cooking.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, using your hands to break up the sugar.
• Replace some of the paprika with cumin, coriander and chili powder.
• Replace some of the oregano and thyme with turmeric, curry powder, ground ginger, and cardamom.
• Replace some or all the oregano and/or thyme with dried tarragon, marjoram, and rosemary, dill, or basil. Omit the cayenne pepper.

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl. Transfer to airtight container. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Store at room temperature.
• * Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 250 degrees.
• Wash and dry spare ribs.
• Mix dry ingredients together.
• Rub spare ribs with dry rub.
• Place in oven for 5 hours.
• If pan is dry (no drippings) add 1/2 cup of water to bottom.
• Turn over and cook another 1 hours till fork tender.
• No basting is required.
• Optional - BBQ Sauce and additional cooking.
• During slow cooking of ribs make BBQ sauce ingredients and chill over night.
• Remove ribs and chill over night.
• Coat chilled ribs with sauce.
• Prepare medium heat grill.
• Place coated ribs for 2 minutes each side indirect heat or perimeter heat.

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. Use immediately or store in an air-tight container for later use.
• To use, sprinkle a generous amount of the dry rub over meat or fish. Pat the rub into the surface of the meat to help it adhere. Grill the coated meat over an open flame or add to a hot, well oiled skillet.