As one of our homemade Christmas gifts, I mixed up these seasoning blends. Easy, inexpensive and delicious. Packaged them in small jars found at the thrift store with labels easily printed out at home.
Rubs should be applied lightly with fingertips and don't need time like a marinade does - rub on, grill (or bake/roast/what have you).
Who needs sodium-packed storebought blends when making your own is as easy as this??
Chile Rub
Makes 10 teaspoons
Martha Stewart
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Suggested uses include whole chicken or turkey, pork and most cuts of beef.
Curry Rub
Makes 10 teaspoons
Martha Stewart
4 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Suggested uses include lamb, chicken and shrimp.
Spicy Paprika Rub
Makes 9 teaspoons
Martha Stewart
4 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Suggested uses include salmon, skirt steak, pork and whole chicken - fattier the better.
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as you say - so easy ! A nice present to both give and receive.
ReplyDeleteThese silly little jars or packets you get from general supermarkets are VERY expensive. Pays to bulk buy herbs and spices if you you lots from good specialist Asian supermarkets (they generally also supply restaurants)
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This is a great idea. This is my first visit to your blog but it won't be my last. I've been browsing and really like the food and recipes you feature here. This is a nice place to visit. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
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