Best 8 Chile Rub Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with "Chile Rub", a tantalizing blend of fiery and aromatic flavors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Discover the art of creating a perfectly balanced spice mix that captures the essence of chiles, paprika, cumin, and garlic, transforming ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary creations. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a home cook seeking to add a zesty twist to your meals, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to craft the perfect chile rub that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ROADHOUSE STEAKS WITH ANCHO CHILE RUB



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Make and share this Roadhouse Steaks With Ancho Chile Rub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Steak

Time 22m

Yield 4 steaks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed

Steps:

  • Prepare grill.
  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Rub spice mixture evenly over steaks; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Place steaks on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
  • Grill 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

ANCHO CHILE RUB



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Great on steaks and roasts. You can add a little red cayenne pepper for an extra kick, if you like it spicy.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix thoroughly.
  • To use: coat meat liberally with rub and wrap with plastic wrap for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Bring meat to room temp before cooking.
  • Enough rub here for 3-5 pounds meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 7315.3, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 20.9, Sugar 13.2, Protein 16.7

CHILE-COFFEE RUB



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Ancho chile powder and coffee combine for a spectacularly flavorful rub ideal for steak, pork, or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
Pinch of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small airtight container, combine chile powder, espresso powder, sugar, cinnamon, and pepper. Cover and shake well to combine. Store at room temperature, up to 1 month.
  • To use, heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Rub 1/4 cup mixture on both sides of a 2-pound flank steak; season with coarse salt. Grill about 7 minutes per side for medium-rare, flipping once.

GRILLED STEAK WITH NEW MEXICAN CHILE RUB RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-36147

Number Of Ingredients 18

Shell sirloin steak is also known as top butt, butt steak, top sirloin butt, top sirloin steak, and center-cut roast. Spraying the rubbed steaks with oil helps the spices bloom, preventing a raw flavor.
Steak
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4 pound) boneless shell sirloin steaks, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick
Spice Rub
2 dried New Mexican chiles, stemmed, seeded, and flesh torn into 1/2-inch pieces
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Vegetable oil spray

Steps:

  • Spraying the rubbed steaks with oil helps the spices bloom, preventing a raw flavor. 1. For the Steak: Combine tomato paste, fish sauce, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in bowl. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. With sharp knife, cut 1/16-inch-deep slits on both sides of steaks, spaced ½ inch apart, in crosshatch pattern. Rub salt mixture evenly on both sides of steaks. Place steaks on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet; let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour. After 30 minutes, prepare grill. 2. For the Spice Rub: Toast chiles, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, and peppercorns in 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until just beginning to smoke, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to plate to cool, about 5 minutes. Grind spices in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle until coarsely ground. Transfer spices to bowl and stir in sugar, paprika, and cloves. 3a. For a Charcoal Grill: Open bottom vent completely. Light large chimney starter mounded with charcoal briquettes (7 quarts). When top coals are partially covered with ash, pour two-thirds evenly over grill, then pour remaining coals over half of grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover, and open lid vent completely. Heat grill until hot, about 5 minutes. 3b. For a Gas Grill: Turn all burners to high, cover, and heat grill until hot, about 15 minutes. Leave primary burner on high and turn other burner(s) to medium. 4. Clean and oil cooking grate. Sprinkle half of spice rub evenly over 1 side of steaks and press to adhere until spice rub is fully moistened. Lightly spray rubbed side of steak with vegetable oil spray, about 3 seconds. Flip steaks and repeat process of sprinkling with spice rub and coating with vegetable oil spray on second side. 5. Place steaks over hotter part of grill and cook until browned and charred on both sides and center registers 125 degrees for medium-rare or 130 degrees for medium, 3 to 4 minutes per side. If steaks have not reached desired temperature, move to cooler side of grill and continue to cook. Transfer steaks to clean wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice meat thin against grain and serve.

ROAST CAPON WITH CHILE-CILANTRO RUB AND ROASTED CARROTS



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Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     Chicken     Herb     Poultry     Vegetable     Roast     Spice     Carrot     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 8-pound capon or roasting chicken
4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon pure mild red chile powder such as ground ancho
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 pounds medium carrots (16), halved lengthwise and cut into thirds crosswise
1/2 cup water
Accompaniment: Red Chile Sauce (Chile Colorado)

Steps:

  • Rinse capon and snip away any excess fat from cavity using kitchen shears. Pat capon dry and season with salt inside and out. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • While capon is standing, mash garlic to a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle. Add cilantro, chile powder, cumin, and butter and mash to a paste again.
  • Arrange capon, breast side up, with neck toward you, and gently work your fingers between skin and flesh of breast, working your way down to thighs. Rub one third of butter mixture under skin of breast and thighs. Rub another third of butter mixture in cavity of bird, then tie legs together with kitchen string.
  • Put capon in a buttered roasting pan. Scatter carrots around bird and season with salt and pepper. Pour water over carrots. Roast in middle of oven 45 minutes. Remove pan from oven and brush top and sides of bird with remaining butter mixture. Roast, basting capon and carrots with pan juices every 20 minutes (tent capon with foil if it gets too brown), until a thermometer inserted 2 inches into fleshy part of a thigh registers 170°F, about 2 hours more.
  • Transfer carrots with some of pan juices to a heated serving dish and keep warm, covered. Let capon stand 20 minutes before carving.

CHILE RUB



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 ounces corn oil
3 ounces clarified butter
1/4 cup white onion (diced small)
2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon tomato paste
4 chipolte chiles (in adobo)
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 chopped cilantro
1/4 cup Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon corn oil
30 ounces cooked chopped spinach
4 ounces shallots, peeled and finely chopped
6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
1 quart heavy cream
12 ounces butter, refrigerated until ready to use
1 1/2 tablespoons Kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To prepare the chile rub use a small saute pan and toast the ancho chile, the whole cumin and the whole coriander seeds over medium heat on the stove. Next, grind the toasted spices in a spice grinder and place with the other ingredients in a small bowl. To season the steaks mix the oil and the clarified butter on a serving dish and dredge the steaks in the oil/butter. Allow the excess to drip off of the steaks and then coat each side of the steaks with the spice rub before cooking.
  • For the Chipotle Chile Sauce: To prepare the sauce, heat a small sauce pot and saute the while onions and the thinly sliced garlic for 1 minute over high heat. Next, add the coriander and the cumin and toast these spices for 30 seconds. Then, add the remaining ingredients and allow to cook for 30 minutes over medium heat. The sauce will begin to thicken, using a blender or a small immersion blender puree the sauce until smooth. Serve this sauce with any cut of steak or poultry from the grill.
  • For the Creamed Spinach: In a heavy bottom saucepot, reduce the heavy cream by half. When reduced, remove from heat and whisk in the cold butter until all is incorporated. Next add the Parmesan cheese and cooked chopped spinach, and place back on the stove over low to medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir well during that time. To finish, season with the salt and pepper.

CARIBBEAN CHILE SPICE RUB



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This all purpose seasoning can be used as a rub on meat, fish, or poultry, sprinkled on potatoes and vegetables, or combined with sour cream or yogurt as a spicy salad dressing. It adds a taste of the Caribbean to any dish. As with any of my recipes calling for any type of chile pepper, feel free to substitute. From "The Pepper Pantry: Habanero" by Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlach.

Provided by Chef Sean 2

Categories     Peppers

Time 5m

Yield 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon ground habanero chile pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine everything in a spice (coffee) grinder, pulse until it's as finely ground as you want it.
  • Let sit at least an hour before using.
  • Store in a tightly closed jar in a cool place.

ROADHOUSE STEAK WITH ANCHO CHILE RUB



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Categories     Beef     Dinner

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tsp worchester sauce
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves minced
4(4ounce) beef tenderloin steak, trimmed

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, Rub Spice mix evenly over steaks, let stand 10. min Place steaks on a grill rack coated with cooking spray Grill 5 min on each side or until desired degreee of doneness

Tips:

  • Always start with a good quality chili powder. This is the foundation of any good chili rub, so don't skimp on the quality. Look for a chili powder that is made with 100% pure chili peppers and has a deep red color.
  • Experiment with different types of chili peppers. There are many different types of chili peppers available, each with its own unique flavor and heat level. Try using a variety of chili peppers to create a chili rub that is both flavorful and spicy.
  • Add other spices and herbs to taste. In addition to chili powder, there are many other spices and herbs that can be added to a chili rub to create a unique flavor profile. Some popular choices include garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. The best way to create a chili rub that you love is to experiment with different ingredients and techniques. Try using different types of chili peppers, spices, and herbs, and adjust the proportions to suit your taste.

Conclusion:

A good chili rub can make all the difference in the flavor of your grilled or smoked meats. By following these tips, you can create a chili rub that is both flavorful and spicy, and that will help you create delicious and memorable meals. Whether you're a backyard griller or a professional chef, a good chili rub is an essential tool for any kitchen. So experiment, have fun, and enjoy the delicious results!

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