Best 9 Bobby Flays 16 Spice Rub Recipes

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Bobby Flay's 16 Spice Rub is a bold and flavorful blend of spices that can be used to enhance the taste of a variety of dishes, from meats and vegetables to tofu and tempeh. Made with a combination of smoky, sweet, and savory spices, this rub adds a layer of complexity and depth to any dish. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, Bobby Flay's 16 Spice Rub will elevate your culinary creations to the next level.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BOBBY'S SPICE RUB FOR BEEF AND PORK



Bobby's Spice Rub for Beef and Pork image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon chile de arbol powder or cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the ancho, coriander, mustard, paprika, pepper, salt, chile de arbol, cumin and oregano until blended. Store in a cool, dark place, tightly covered, for up to 6 months.

SIXTEEN-SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN BREAST WITH BLACK PEPPER VINEGAR SAUCE AND GREEN ONION SLAW



Sixteen-Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Black Pepper Vinegar Sauce and Green Onion Slaw image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 34m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 36

1 cup coarsely chopped green onions, white and green parts
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
2 serrano chiles
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small head of purple cabbage, finely shredded
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon pasilla chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon chile de arbol
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (8-ounce) boneless chicken breasts, skin on
1/4 cup canola oil
Black Pepper Vinegar Sauce (recipe follows)
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the dressing for the slaw, combine the green onions, vinegar, honey, chiles, mayonnaise, oil and salt and pepper to taste in a blender and blend until emulsified.
  • Combine the cabbage, red onion and poppy seeds in a bowl, add the dressing, and stir until combined. Fold in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate while you grill the chicken or for up to 1 hour.
  • Heat your grill to high.
  • Stir together the ancho powder, pasilla powder, cumin, coriander, ginger, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, chile de arbol, 2 tablespoons salt, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
  • Brush both sides of the breasts with the oil and season with salt. Rub the top side of each breast with a few tablespoons of the rub and place on the grill, rub side down. Grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the breasts over and continue grilling until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes longer.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and drizzle with the black pepper vinegar sauce. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the slaw on the side.
  • Combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. The sauce can be made 1 day in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

SIXTEEN SPICE SMOKED CHICKEN



Sixteen Spice Smoked Chicken image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon pasilla chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon chili de arbol powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken
1 cup applewood or hickory wood chips, soaked in water for 10 minutes

Steps:

  • Combine all spices in a bowl. Rub the entire chicken with the spice rub, including the cavity, and set aside while you prepare the grill.
  • Set up a charcoal grill for indirect grilling. Throw the soaked wood chips on the hot coals. Place the cover on the grill and adjust the vents holes on the top and bottom to obtain the desired temperature (in this case it should be about 350 degrees F).
  • Place the chicken on the rack of the grill opposite the coals and smoke until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, using an instant-read thermometer, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove from the grill, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 10 minutes before carving.

BOURBON BBQ CHICKEN WITH SIXTEEN SPICE RUB



Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Sixteen Spice Rub image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 36

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
3 tablespoons pasilla chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons ground coriander
3 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground fennel seed
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon allspice
1 teaspoon chile de arbol
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup bourbon, plus 2 tablespoons
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon molasses
3 bone-in, skin-on breasts
3 bone-in, skin-on thighs
3 bone-in, skin-on legs
1/4 cup canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the rub: Whisk all the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Make the bbq sauce: Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup of the bourbon and cook until reduced. Add the ketchup and water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of bourbon and allow to cool at room temperature. The sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.
  • Heat the grill to medium heat. Brush the chicken with the 1/4 cup of oil and season on both sides with the spice rub. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill the chicken slowly, with the lid closed, until golden brown on both sides and fat has rendered. Begin brushing the chicken liberally with the bbq sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling.
  • Arrange on a serving platter and serve.

BOBBY FLAY'S 16 SPICE RUB



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As seen on Iron Chef. Absolutely fantastic rub. I added another teaspoon of cayenne pepper, just 'cause I like it hot.

Provided by felly smarts

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
3 tablespoons ground pasilla chile powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons ground coriander
3 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon arbol chile
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Rub onto chicken and refridgerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Grill and enjoy.

DRY RUB



Dry Rub image

"This spice rub adds great flavor to pork, beef, lamb, chicken or fish -- and it's made from ingredients you'll probably find in your pantry," says Bobby.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup paprika
1 cup ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

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

BOBBY FLAY'S RIB RUB



Bobby Flay's Rib Rub image

Make and share this Bobby Flay's Rib Rub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Eric R.

Categories     Pork

Time 10m

Yield 9 Tablespoons, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper

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.

BOBBY FLAY'S DRY RUB



Bobby Flay's Dry Rub image

I seen Bobby Flay's on a show and he gave this dry rub. I use it on everything and it doesnt matter what it is it turns out good.

Provided by Zelda Hopkins

Categories     Rubs

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp garlic, i use 1 1/2
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp white pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Mix throughly and get to applying to meat

BOBBY FLAY'S BOURBON BARBECUE CHICKEN WITH SIXTEEN-SPICE RUB



Bobby Flay's Bourbon Barbecue Chicken with Sixteen-Spice Rub image

Categories     Salad     Sauce     Bourbon     Chicken     Side     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 37

1 quart buttermilk
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
6 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons bourbon
1 1/4 cups ketchup
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon smoked sweet Spanish paprika
1/4 teaspoon chile de árbol
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon molasses
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Generous 1/2 cup Mesa Grill 16 Spice Poultry Rub (see Sources, page 269) or your favorite poultry rub
Mesa Grill Potato Salad (recipe follows), for serving
Mesa Grill Potato Salad
12 (about 3 pounds) small new potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large ripe beefsteak tomato, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeño, finely diced
3 green onions (white and green parts), chopped
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour the buttermilk into a large baking dish, add a few dashes of hot sauce, and stir to combine. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the 1/2 cup bourbon and cook until completely reduced. Add the ketchup and 1/2 cup water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, chipotle, brown sugar, ancho chile powder, paprika, chile de árbol, honey, and molasses. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl, add the remaining 2 tablespoons bourbon, and cool to room temperature.
  • Heat a grill to medium heat. Brush the chicken with the remaining 4 tablespoons oil, and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Rub the skin side with some of the spice rub. Grill slowly, closing the lid of the grill and turning the chicken as needed, until the chicken is golden brown on both sides and the fat has rendered, 20 to 25 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of grilling, begin brushing the chicken liberally with the barbecue sauce.
  • Serve the chicken with Mesa Grill Potato Salad.
  • Mesa Grill Potato Salad
  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and add cold water to cover by 1 inch; salt the water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Let cool slightly and then cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place in a large bowl.
  • Stir together all the remaining ingredients, except the salt and pepper, in a medium bowl, and pour the mixture over the potatoes. Mix gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • When making the rub, use a coffee grinder or spice grinder to grind the whole spices into a fine powder. This will help the flavors to bloom and release their full potential.
  • If you don't have all of the spices called for in the recipe, don't worry! You can substitute other spices that you have on hand. For example, you could use cumin instead of coriander, or paprika instead of chili powder.
  • Use a generous amount of rub on your meat. This will help to create a flavorful crust and keep the meat moist.
  • Let the meat rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will allow the flavors of the rub to penetrate the meat.
  • Cook the meat over medium heat. This will help to prevent the meat from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meat is cooked to your desired doneness.

Conclusion:

Bobby Flay's 16-spice rub is a versatile blend that can be used on a variety of meats. It's perfect for grilled, roasted, or smoked meats. The rub is also great for making a flavorful marinade. With its combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, Bobby Flay's 16-spice rub is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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